The ad says "waterproof". Is it? Most of the reviews talk about sun protection.
280164
This is a SUNHAT not a rain hat. It is not waterproof ... Columbia make many hats some are waterproof, this is not but you can wring it out and it dries fast. It's for hot weather,strong sun and you can soak it and wring it out if it gets sweaty.
280165
I am sorry I cannot address the answer fully as I have not been in the rain, but I did put it under a faucet and it appears that it is waterproof. I played golf in 90+ weather and loved it for light weight and comfort. The purple received some comments regarding being able to see me coming. I am not sure that was a favorable comment or not, but I like the color.
280166
Haven't worn it in the rain but I washed it and the water beaded up on the fabric. It's good to about 85 degrees in the sun but if you want a pure rain hat the ventilation holes are going to leak after awhile. It's a good hat, I like it.
280167
I haven't worn it in a downpour, but has been waterproof during a milder rain.
961192
Carmen, very good Sun Protection. Never used the product in the rain, but have my reservations about its rain protection. I purchased a cover for the Product to protect it from the weather and fading when not in use.
281544
Yes, it is waterproof! I couldn't get it off with anything other than the gel remover that came with it. If you didn't have that gel remover, I would feel you wouldn't have any eye brows left trying to remove their filler. (Still didn't like the product and gave it away).
19058
Yes, it is waterproof. I've used it for a week, showering every day, washing dishes,etc. and it does appear to be waterproof.
1311103
Yes it is waterproof and water resistant, even sun resistant. It has very good quality
391206
This like the majority of others isn't made to be waterproof, the intent is weight savings. They have a rain cover available for that purpose.
248317
I dont believe it is waterproof. Those are generally wayyyy more expensive and made out of different material.
475857
No, it is not waterproof whatsoever. It does protect from the sun. Mine only lasted about a year in the AZ sun, though. It dry rotted and tore.
2128672
It has worked very well for us. It is not protected, and we have had some rain. It is working fine. We haven't had a lot of wet weather, but enough that I can say that it seems to be waterproof.
2107324
Advertising says it is: "Weather, dust and impact resistant". Mine has been in heavy rains before without a problem. I wouldn't take it swimming. :)
1581714
It is not even water resistant. FALSE ADVERTISING. Other than that its ok. I live in Florida so it rains occasionally.
1500940
I wouldn't go as far as saying waterproof. Water-repellent is more like it. It will definitely keep dry in a light rain, but not if you're out in it for hours or caught in a torrential downpour.
1148599
I don't believe any sunscreen is completely waterproof - you need to continue applying no matter what.
24166
It says it is but I haven't dumped water on it to actually verify that it is. But the details do say waterproof. So I sure hope so or I have a problem!
1260515
No, I think it isn't, besides it isn't advertised as waterproof. However, the material will keep your stuff dry for a while if under the rain.
2107647
It looks like it is waterproof but you should contact customer service. They are VERY accommodating.
1019348
I sent a message to Spark People, and got a response within one day. They said it is waterproof. You can swim with it on. That it has gone through the wash by mistake, and is good.