A raincoat is a waterproof or water-repellent coat that is worn to protect the body from the rain. The rain jacket can be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rain suit. The rain suit can also be a piece like a suit. The main material of the raincoat is fabric which has been treated to repel water.
The fabric of many raincoats is made from a blend of two or more of the following materials: cotton, polyester, nylon and / or rayon. Raincoats can also be made from wool, gabardine wool, vinyl, fine fibers, and high-tech fabrics.