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Related Story Lee In addition to rainwear and footwear, Lee is designing jeans for on-the-go this fall.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Launched in 1991 by making waterproof rainwear for golfers, Zero Restriction has been called upon to provide outerwear for the U.S. team in the past, including the 2015 Presidents Cup in South Korea and the 2022 edition in North Carolina.
—Michael Loré, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The next box contained his overalls, rainwear, all just as clean and neatly folded.
—Martin Aitken, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
Winking to Burberry’s heritage as a rainwear maker, the tree was created from nearly 100 gold and silver umbrellas.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Launched in 1991 by making waterproof rainwear for golfers, Zero Restriction has been called upon to provide outerwear for the U.S. team in the past, including the 2015 Presidents Cup in South Korea and the 2022 edition in North Carolina.
—Michael Loré, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The next box contained his overalls, rainwear, all just as clean and neatly folded.
—Martin Aitken, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
Winking to Burberry’s heritage as a rainwear maker, the tree was created from nearly 100 gold and silver umbrellas.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainwear
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Regardless, this film also boasts a oner for the ages, as a raincoat mafia descends upon a rave and a pair of bloodthirsty lovers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach wore a fisherman's garb, complete with a wide-brim fishing hat, a heavy-duty raincoat, jeans and boots.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Save space with these waterproof Chelsea boots that can double as rain gear, their non-slip rubber sole offering a super strong grip.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Plus, because the material won't stain, crack, or peel, there's no need to waterproof or paint any of the items.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 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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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Rainwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainwear. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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