Different countries have different demands for the types and styles of raincoats. This article introduces popular raincoat brands and their corresponding popular raincoat types from ten different countries, including the United Kingdom, France, China, the United States and other ten countries.
Europe:​
British Raincoat Brands
| Brand | Founding Time | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour | 1894 | Simonside, South Shields, North East England | https://www.barbour.com/us/ |
| John Lewis & Partners | 1864 | London, England | https://www.johnlewis.com/ |
| Joules | 1989 | Leicestershire, England | https://www.joules.com/ |
| Berghaus | 1966 | North East of England | https://www.berghaus.com/ |
| The North Face (UK branch) | 1966 | 16 London Designer Outlet, Park Avenue, Wembley, London, UK | https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/ |
Most popular types of raincoats in the UK
Trench Coat
The UK has a changeable climate and frequent rainy weather. The fabric used in trench coats is tight and waterproof, which can effectively block rain. At the same time, it has a certain degree of breathability, allowing the wearer to stay comfortable in wet weather.
Trench coats are designed for British soldiers to resist wind and rain when fighting in trenches, giving trench coats a classic and timeless image, which is deeply loved and respected by the British.
Long Hooded Raincoat
This type of raincoat is designed with a fashionable feel and incorporates a variety of popular elements and colors, so you can keep a fashionable look even on rainy days. Long raincoats can be worn for daily travel as well as for outdoor activities such as music festivals and outdoor exhibitions.
Ukrainian Raincoat​ Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Time | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkgo | 2016 | Lviv, Ukraine | etsy.com/shop/BarkAndGo |
| Rewind | Unknown | Ukraine | rewind.com.ua |
| Hoverla | Unknown | Ukraine | hoverla.ua |
| Tactical-belt | 2022 | Ukraine | tactical-belt.store |
| Joma | 1965 | Spain | joma.ua |
Popular types of raincoats in Ukraine
Military Raincoat
Military raincoats are usually made of strong and durable materials, such as high-strength nylon, which have good wear resistance and tear resistance. They can be used for a long time under difficult conditions and meet people’s needs in special periods or environments.
In addition, military raincoats generally have a camouflage appearance, are resistant to dirt and wind, and are highly practical.
Transparent Raincoat
Transparent raincoats are generally thin and light, and easy to carry. Ukrainians travel in a variety of ways, and may often change public transportation or walk long distances. Lightweight transparent raincoats can be easily folded and put into a bag, and can be taken out and used at any time when needed.
Norwegian Raincoat​ Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Time | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helly Hansen | 1877 | Norway | https://www.hellyhansen.com/ |
| Bergans | 1908 | Norway | https://www.bergans.com/ |
| Norrøna | 1929 | Norway | https://www.norrna.com/ |
| Norwegian Rain | 2007 | Bergen, Hordaland, Norway | https://www.norwegianrain.com/ |
| Stormberg | 1998 | Kristiansand, Vest - Agder, Norway | https://www.stormberg.no/ |
Most popular type of raincoat in Norway
Outdoor Raincoat Suit
Norway has abundant rainfall, with annual precipitation in the western coastal areas reaching more than 2,000 mm. The humid climate makes people have extremely high requirements for the waterproofness of raincoats. Wearing an outdoor fully waterproof raincoat suit can effectively block the invasion of rain and keep the wearer dry even in heavy rain.
Kids Raincoat / Babywearing Raincoat
Norway attaches great importance to children’s outdoor activities and growth. Children’s raincoats and babywearing raincoat are very popular in Norway. Raincoats with adjustable shoulder straps can effectively prevent rain from intruding, which is suitable for children’s active nature.
Finnish Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Time | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reima | 1944 | Pakkalankuja 6, Vantaa, Finland | https://www.reima.com/ |
| Rukka | 1950 | Lahti, Finland | https://www.rukka.com/ |
| Halti | 1976 | Uusimaa, Finland | https://halti.com/ |
| Polar | 1977 | Finland | https://www.polar.com/ |
| Jesper Junior | Unknown | Finland | https://jesperjunior.fi/ |
Most popular type of raincoat in Finland
Urban Raincoats and Ponchos
Urban raincoats are usually made of lightweight waterproof PU fabric, which can cope with sudden rain during daily commuting in Finland. Usually, the weight of such urban raincoats and rain poncho is also very light, generally within 500g, and they are foldable and can be well stored in a backpack.
Pet Raincoat
The pet ownership rate in Finnish households is as high as 47%. They love pets very much, and dog walking is an important part of daily outdoor activities. Therefore, a good dog raincoat or other pet raincoat is important, which can not only protect the pet’s hair and skin well, but also save the trouble of cleaning the pet.
Tip: Give priority to raincoats that are adjustable, elastic, and can wrap the pet’s back and belly.
Irish Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Year | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aran Sweaters Market | 1958 | Claddagh, Galway, Ireland | https://www.aran.com/ |
| Blacks | 1894 | Dublin, Ireland | https://www.blacks.co.uk/ |
| Helly Hansen | 1877 | Headquartered in Norway, with stores in Ireland | https://www.hellyhansen.ie/ |
| Regatta | 1981 | Northern Ireland | https://www.regatta.com/ |
| The North Face | 1966 | Dublin, Ireland | https://www.thenorthface.ie/ |
Most Popular Type of Raincoat in Ireland
Sports Raincoat
Ireland has vast mountains, coastlines and forests, and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and golf are popular all year round. Therefore, sports raincoats play an important role, among which hiking raincoats, cycling raincoats and fishing raincoats are very popular in Ireland.
Bio-based Raincoat
Ireland implements the EU EPR policy and encourages companies to use environmentally friendly materials. Some brands have launched biodegradable raincoats to reduce environmental burden. For example, local brand EcoRain’s raincoats use corn starch-based coatings, which have waterproof properties comparable to traditional PVC raincoats, but can be decomposed in compost after being discarded.
Iceland Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Year | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66°North | 1926 | Bústaðavegur 23, 107 ReykjavÃk, Iceland | https://www.66north.com/ |
| Geysir | 1955 | Laugavegur 18, 101 ReykjavÃk, Iceland | https://www.geysir.is/ |
| Helly Hansen | 1877 | Multiple locations in Iceland | https://www.hellyhansen.is/ |
| Odinn | 1998 | Aðalstræti 16, 101 ReykjavÃk, Iceland | https://www.odinn.is/ |
| Topas | 1950s | Laugavegur 33, 101 ReykjavÃk, Iceland | https://www.topas.is/ |
Most Popular Type of Raincoat in Iceland
Polar Jacket
Due to Iceland’s special geographical environment, strong winds and heavy rains coexist, and ordinary raincoats cannot withstand the local weather conditions. Polar jackets have become the choice of most people. They are made of GORE-TEX technology fabrics, equipped with fully sealed pockets and reflective strips, and can cope with various outdoor conditions.
French Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Year | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berger | 1913 | 10 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France | https://www.berger.fr/ |
| Blouson Gamin | 1929 | 16 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France | https://www.blousongamin.com/ |
| Colmar | 1921 | 30 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France | https://www.colmar.fr/ |
| Lancel | 1876 | 29 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France | https://www.lancel.com/ |
| Smalto | 1947 | 13 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France | https://www.smalto.fr/ |
Most Popular Type of Raincoat in France
Windbreaker Raincoat
The average annual rainfall in northern France exceeds 150 days, and most of the rain is intermittent. Windbreaker-style raincoats have become their first choice, which not only has the function of defense and windproof, but also has a certain fashion matching effect.
For example, French windbreaker manufacturer K-Way uses 100% waterproof nylon fabric, blue-brown design, and detachable belt, which is more popular in France.
North America:
American Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Year | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| The North Face | 1966 | 100 North Point St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA | https://www.thenorthface.com/ |
| Columbia Sportswear | 1938 | 14390 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684, USA | https://www.columbia.com/ |
| Patagonia | 1973 | 660 California St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA | https://www.patagonia.com/ |
| LL Bean | 1912 | 95 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032, USA | https://www.llbean.com/ |
| Burlington | 1924 | 1 Burlington Coat Factory Dr, Burlington, NJ 08016, USA | https://www.burlington.com/ |
Most Popular Type of Raincoat in United States
Waterproof Shell Jacket
The United States has more than 160 million outdoor enthusiasts, with an average annual participation of 11 billion people in activities such as hiking, camping, and cycling. In addition, the average annual rainfall in Seattle in the northwest exceeds 1,000 mm, mixed rain and snow often occur in the northeast in winter, and the southeast is significantly affected by hurricanes and short-term heavy rainfall.
Waterproof jackets are currently the most popular type of raincoat. The durability (such as the use of nylon oxford cloth) and protection (full taping of seams) of the jacket make it the first choice for dealing with disasters such as hurricanes and blizzards, especially in disaster-prone areas such as Florida and Texas.
Asia:
Japanese Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Year | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descente | 1935 | 2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan | https://www.descente.com/ |
| Goldwin | 1950 | 2-17-11 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan | https://www.goldwin.co.jp/ |
| Mont-Bell | 1975 | 2-14-6 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan | https://www.mont-bell.co.jp/ |
| Wacoal | 1946 | 2-2-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8460, Japan | https://www.wacoal.com/ |
| Unicharm | 1962 | 2-1-1 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-8210, Japan | https://www.unicharm.com/ |
Most Popular Type of Raincoat in Japan
Safety Raincoat
Japan has a high population density and complex traffic, which makes safety raincoats very important on rainy days. These raincoats will have reflective strips, adjustable cuffs, hidden pockets and other features, taking into account both practicality and safety.
Chinese Raincoat Brands
| Brand Name | Founding Year | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shieldrain | 2013 | Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China | https://shieldrain.com/ |
| Zhengxin | 2011 | Xiantao City, Hubei Province, China | https://www.zxmedppe.com/ |
| Wearce | 2012 | Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China | https://wearce.com/ |
| Jiujiang | 2013 | Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China | https://www.chinajiujiang.com// |
| Anbusafety | 2008 | Zhengzhou, China | https://www.anbusafety.com/ |
Most Popular Type of Raincoat in China
Disposable Raincoat
Disposable raincoats are inexpensive and suitable for emergency use during temporary rainfall, such as sudden rainfall during travel, outdoor activities or commuting. Disposable raincoats dominate in China due to their low price (usually RMB 3-12) and portability.
Cycling Rain Poncho
China is a country with a large population of electric vehicles and bicycles. The sleeveless, open design of the rain cape is very suitable for riding. Whether it is a scooter poncho or a bicycle rain poncho, it is a must-have product for almost every family.
Split Raincoat
Split raincoats (raincoat + rain pants) play an important role in professional fields and outdoor scenes, such as construction, agriculture, sanitation and other industries.
Agricultural workers and construction workers need full-body protection, and the sealed design of the trouser legs and cuffs of two-piece raincoats can prevent mud and water from penetrating. In addition, some products have a multi-pocket design for easy carrying of tools.
Conclusion
Each region has different geographical environments and rainfall conditions. Hopefully, this information will help you understand the brands and popular types of raincoats in different countries.
If you have any questions about the material, style, and purchase of raincoats, please feel free to contact us.
