Oilskin
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Oilskin is a waterproof cloth used for making garments typically worn by sailors and by others in wet areas. The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898. Le Roy used worn-out sailcloth painted with a mixture of linseed oil and wax to produce a waterproof garment suitable to be worn on deck in foul-weather conditions. Oilskins are part of the range of protective clothing also known as foul-weather gear.
History
[edit]Waterproofed cloth garments were in use from the 18th century. Methods of waterproofing were used over the years. Some early sou'westers and rain capes were handmade of sailcloth waterproofed with a thin layer of tar, while other methods involved[1] canvas duck coated with multiple applications of linseed oil and paint.[1] While durable, these methods of waterproofing did not possess the breathable qualities of Le Roy's process.
Modern oilskins may be made of flexible PVC-coated synthetic fabric,[1] while advanced materials for extreme conditions such as yacht racing may be used.[citation needed] Also known as "foul weather gear", contemporary oilskins include such innovations as DWR-coated nylon on their low end[2] and Gore-Tex and other proprietary waterproof membranes on the high.[3]
A Sou'wester, a traditional form of collapsible oilskin rain-hat, is longer in the back than the front to fully protect the neck.[4] Sou'westers sometimes feature a gutter front-brim.[5]
See also
[edit]- Oilcloth – Type of cloth with a waterproof coating
- Waxed cotton – Sturdy fabric waterproofed with wax
- Waxed jacket – Hip-length raincoat made from waxed cotton cloth
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "About Us". Grundéns.
- ^ "breathable Men's Third Reef Jacket". West Marine.
- ^ "HENRI LLOYD Men's Ocean Pro Smock". Henri Lloyd. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
- ^ "Sou'wester". Merriam Webster.
- ^ "Sou'wester hat". lfsmarineoutdoor.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
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