Windcheaters, raincoats, and rain jackets these are all form of outdoor clothing which provides us with the protection against harsh natural elements. As the word suggests windcheaters, provides protection against harsh winds whereas raincoat and rain jackets provide protection against the rains. Let’s find out more about them:
Windcheaters/wind jackets:
These are two different names for the same product. Windcheater or wind jacket is a lightweight and a close fitted piece of clothing that protects your body from the outside winds. Typically made of a synthetic material the wind jackets are geared with hoods, elastic waistbands, and armbands. Therefore these provide the user with a full protection against harsh and chilly winds.
Raincoats:
Raincoat, as the name suggests, is a coat providing you protection against the rain. The raincoats usually extend below the knee and also have a hood thus covering the entire body. This full coverage protects the wearer from getting wet in heavy rains. Because they are made with a water-resistant and breathable material the raincoats ensure that perspiration of the wearer passes through the garment. The materials which are commonly used in the production of the raincoats are Nylon, vinyl, and Gore-Tex.
Rain Jacket:
There is no major difference in raincoats and rain jackets except the length of the two. While raincoats typically extend below the knee, rain jackets are generally restrained till waist length. Made up of almost similar products/fabrics and used for the same purpose both these garments are used according to the needs of the customers. While raincoats cover the entire body, rain jackets protect only the upper half of the user’s body against the rains….(Link)…
So now, that you know the major difference between these basic outdoor apparels, I am sure you will be able to make a good judgment of what clothing to pick according to your requirements.
