Which waterproof fabric is best?

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I have discovered cloaks, and I am going nuts making them. I have bought so much fabric in the past few days alone. They are so warm and so easy to make! However, I would like to make one that suits the purpose for which they were invented, so that I may wear it outside in the rain. Are there any good waterproof fabrics that won’t fuck up my fiancée’s #sewing machine?

Asking here because I don’t know what I am doing.

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  • prime_number_314159@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Depending what you’re doing and for how long, many thick materials will keep you dry without being actually waterproof. Most of them will require deliberate drying if they’re fully soaked, and of course an outer layer with the capacity to shed some water will multiply the time the inner layer can keep you dry for.

    For regular walking around, it’s worth trying some cloak materials you’re using anyways to see how well they handle water.