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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: chopsie on October 01, 2010, 03:52:12 pm
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What would you guys say are a good brand of waterproof clothing? I have the cheapy waterproof anorak/trousers but I get just as wet from the sweat in them, bloody horrible things
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Yeah the cheap stuff will usually make you sweat because they don't allow your skin to breathe.
Next time you are after a pair of waterproofs look for a product that says its breathable.
It really does make a difference and is more comfortable to wear.
Milletts do good waterproof trousers for around £30 a pair, i've worn their ones and they are pretty good.
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google a store called "go outdoors" all the waterpoof clothing you need mate,at good prices,if you dont mined paying the extra anything with gortex on it ;)
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Blacks, they do the goretex berghaus stuff.
Excellent gear
Mr B
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Beware when buying something that says 'breathable' as i've bought various waterproofs but they're not all 100% breathable, some will still retain an amount of perspiration thus making you feel damp. I suppose it's price that determines quality.
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cheers for replies, I will have a good look
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goretex bergaus jacket and boots!im sorted for the winter!no excuse for not working in (light)rain! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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goretex bergaus jacket and boots!im sorted for the winter!no excuse for not working in (light)rain! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
When gore tex first came out, it was only breathable when you were stood still. If you sweated, you still got wet.
It's been developed better, but I'm fairly sure the latest generation gore tex clothing will cost you fairly big bucks, which is fair enough if you're prepared to work in the rain.
I personally favour a lightweight waterproof top, and if it's anything heavier than a light rain - maybe moderate for short periods - I just don't work. I will sit it out and read or something, and try to work around it; or I'll sack it and come back when it's dry.
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MAKE SURE THERE NOT THE SAME MAKE AS THE USA RYDER UP TEAM ;D
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Beware when buying something that says 'breathable' as i've bought various waterproofs but they're not all 100% breathable, some will still retain an amount of perspiration thus making you feel damp. I suppose it's price that determines quality.
berghaus paclite over trousers and jkt , had 3 years , great in summer or winter, best combined in a layering system- i.e base layer - this stops you feeling damp from sweating,
a t shirt, light weight fleece for colder conditions - berghaus again do a good one, and a shell type outer jkt for wet weather ,
worn this way , they do not feel bulky , and you stay warm and dry all day long, mountaineers use the same system - works very well.
for boots brasher borgue gtx are amongst the best , 3 years of use , and still water proof.
just make sure you clean and re proof your gear regulary, and it will serve you well.
daz
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north face or berghaus, i was out on Friday 8 till 1 none stop heavy rain, i was still dry when i got home ;D
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To be honest, waterproofs are a dead loss window cleaning. A decent fleece holds it off for a while.