Quick advice please - are duffle coats waterproof?

**Lilybett** · 02-02-2012, 04:22pm

Strange question I know

but I've spotted a lovely one for B in the M&S sale. The girls have never had one before and I haven't since I was a child so I have no idea

So are they OK in all weathers? It will be for school next year so it will need to keep her dry in all weathers

**ms sweetcheeks** · 02-02-2012, 04:26pm

No, usually they are made of wool or wool blend and Theo had one that wasn't waterproof in the slightest.
Depends on the material.

**Lilybett** · 02-02-2012, 04:28pm

Wool and polyester. Maybe not then!!! Damn, was a good price too

**Ms Sunflower** · 02-02-2012, 06:34pm

DD had an M&S (boys, as was a lot thicker than the girls version) and yes, totally weatherproof and water repellent.

**mrsgrumpy** · 02-02-2012, 07:45pm

I've always worn them (got Gloverall at the moment) and most soak up water like a sponge. I suppose you could spray them with something?

M&S labels will usually tell you what to expect.

**thirzasmum** · 03-02-2012, 10:11am

If it doesn't say "waterproof" and have taped seams as well then no coat is.

Showerproof doesn't equal waterproof either.

Wool/wool blend coats of good quality will be pretty weatherproof - especially a dense "hairy" wool where he water can bead of the surface.

Get a duffle or similar for general use and a proper kagoule etc Peter storm type from a hiking/outdoorsy shop for wet weather . Miillets/blacks sales are often good for relatively checp ones.