Is this breathable (like goretex)?
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It is not breathable. I don't know if I ever heard of a breathable dry suit. Did not find it uncomfortable, but it has been pretty cold air temp when I wore it (sailed small boat Thanksgiving day, 26 degrees.
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Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
858522
Noticed ad says breathable. Maybe I am mistaken. It is comfortable, like the neoprene collar versus rubber around neck.
858523
No - it's a "dry" suit - solid. Wet suits "breathe" as they allow water to pass through. I wear sweats when wearing dry suits to keep suit from sticking to me and provide a layer of insulation. I only use it in cold weather, so really no sweating going on for me.
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Hi Patricia, I'm not sure what the technical requirements are for something to be called "breathable" but I'd describe it as a good quality woven material (no plastic). Seems durable and the whole umbrella seems of excellent quality but I've only had it for a couple of months. Hope this helps.
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I was wondering if it was breathable bc I was looking to put it over my waterproof mattress. We sweat with only the waterproof one so I was looking for a cotton breathable barrier. I realize this is not an answer to her question but I wondered if the person who mentioned they used it over their vinyl one had any comments.
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It is light nylon and not too breathable but the panels have openings that can let as much air as you like in. There are Velcro strips at the seams that you can leave closed or open
1747497
Yes, it's very breathable; the downside is that in higher speeds or lower temps you'll freeze unless you wear multiple layers.
2452
Not really! It's very light and breatheable. But I guess it also depends on what you wear underneath.
1068109
Yes it's not breathable. My baby sweats also. We try to keep him light on clothes while in seat.
2193620
If it's Goretex lined, don't do it! It plugs the membranes and ruins the breathability.
972422
Yes, they are breathable and waterproof. My husband uses them and showers with them and they hold up really well.
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Seems to be made of a variety of fabrics - the Swiss Gear Backpack Features says: "breathable fabric".I really love it, especially the padded shoulder straps.
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It is not breathable by design. However, once you put it on may see that it does not "seal" cover the eye so air an go in an out easily
963612
The fabric is light enough to be able to breathe through it. We own it and I tested the breathability myself.
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It's neither. PacLite provides the least breathability of Gore-Tex's three types of fabrics: PacLite, Pro-Shell 2, and Pro-Shell 3. It is, however, just as waterproof.
518697
Not sure, but I couldn't wear it as if I remember correctly it didn't feel breathable and it may have shrunk.
1130218
No. It's a breathable cotton cover, just with a tight enough weave to block common allergens.
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It should be. I sent ours back before using it. We wanted it to be more breathable for our dog as she has a double coat and becomes very hot.
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They are breathable, because they are 100% cotton, but they are super thick so they will be on the warmer side