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Recent Examples of rain gear
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
As for today's weather forecast, storm chances will continue throughout the day, so keep the rain gear nearby.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Pedestrians cloaked in rain gear are running for cover.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the leaves of the lotus plant, Uniqlo came up with a natural way to repel water from rain gear, an innovation more in demand than ever as customers push to phase out PFAS.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant carpet and firefighting foam.
—Jiameng Zheng, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Keep the rain gear close — showers and thunderstorms could dump buckets of rain across the Kansas City area on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
As for today's weather forecast, storm chances will continue throughout the day, so keep the rain gear nearby.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Pedestrians cloaked in rain gear are running for cover.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the leaves of the lotus plant, Uniqlo came up with a natural way to repel water from rain gear, an innovation more in demand than ever as customers push to phase out PFAS.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant carpet and firefighting foam.
—Jiameng Zheng, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Keep the rain gear close — showers and thunderstorms could dump buckets of rain across the Kansas City area on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain gear
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Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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That lightweight, drizzle-proof woven cotton textile transformed the fashion industry, and to this very day, the patented material is used by many brands in their own interpretations of rainwear.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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Chanel wore Coraline's iconic yellow raincoat and yellow rainboots, posing with her arms crossed.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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This will protect kids’ spare raincoats and other outdoorsy items from too much moisture and humidity. 20.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The collection also includes a black leather jacket, a classic trench coat available in black and stone and a wide selection of underwear and T-shirts.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cyrus opted for a Saint Laurent look, consisting of an oversized trench coat cinched in at the waist.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Most trail running brands offer a choice of waterproof (typically Gore-Tex) or breathable models.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Opt for something like these waterproof (and fireproof) document bags or plastic bins designed to keep water out.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Rain gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain%20gear. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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