Waterproof, windproof, and breathable clothing is an innovation no one should be without, especially out in the rain. When rain gear is made out of squaltex fabric you do not have to worry about those scratching sounds when you walk or rub up against a bush or a tree.



There are a lot of innovations that stick out in the mind of hunters and fisherman everywhere such as a cartridge-firing gun, mono-filament, and camouflage. There is one that has earned its name in the last decade that will change the outdoor sports forever, which is breathable rain gear. This rain gear is completely waterproof, windproof, and breathable clothing that can be found many places and at many costs. Unfortunately, some are priced like a new BMW and other stuff could be traded for a pile of hubcaps, but the quality and durability can come into question with many of the less-expensive brands, and the more costly outfits leave you wondering if they are stitched together with gold thread.

Squaltex rain gear is designed with the hunter in mind with the outer layer of fabric is supple to the touch. The soft feel makes the garment quiet in the field. The outer layer of fabric does not collect many hitchhiking plants. Burrs and seeds of clinging plants do not adhere well to the surface and do not collect in large numbers. The inner layer of the garment is designed to aid in the fabric's breath ability, while the liner is constructed of a nylon mesh. The mesh does not hold moisture and feels good next to the skin if worn in warm weather over something light like a t-shirt. Of course, the rain gear is invaluable at holding heat in during cold weather since it does not permit air to blow through.

The waterproof, windproof and breathable attributes come from the fabric's design that technology has allowed the development of "super fabrics" in modern times. Science has done its best to outfit the outdoorsman with technical clothing that blocks out Mother Nature's worst. The cloth is really a sandwich of layers and each layer does something for the suit, but it is the center layer of the sandwich that is the workhorse. That layer is the membrane, which allows moisture and air to pass in only one direction and acts as a shield for your body as it resists wind and rain. The benefit of rain protection doesn't need explaining, because everyone knows how important staying dry is, but there is something to be said for convenience and comfort, too.

Not every time you get wet are the conditions harsh enough to put your health at risk, but sometimes it is just worth it to stay dry and comfy. Breath ability is the most noteworthy aspect of rain gear and what makes it extraordinary. Perspiration is the enemy of most rain gear and when rain gear is not breathable, then it holds moisture, in the form of sweat, inside the garment instead of allowing it to pass through the membrane. That moisture resides in the clothing next to the skin and when the undergarments get wet, then they tend to have less insulation value and in cold weather, you do not want that to happen.