In today’s modern life, almost each of us equips ourselves with a shirt to use in times of stormy weather. Really at such times a raincoat is like a friend, a companion who is always ready to protect and protect us from cold winds or pouring rain.
But how many people know the origin of those plastic shirts, so we invite you to go back in time a little to learn and discover more.
In the 13th century, the Indians knew how to make their clothes waterproof in the rain by using an opaque white substance obtained from the rubber tree. And then the American and European explorers learned this way of the people to keep their shoes and coats wet. In the Amazon, the Indians also made shirts covered with rubber caps, but were unpopular because they were heavy and air tight when it was hot and stiff when it rained.
Popular raincoat models today.
For the first time, scientists came up with the idea of creating a waterproof fabric for clothing. And the first waterproof fabric belonged to François Fresneau, then this idea continued to be improved by John Syme Scotland. In 1821, using Gambroon fabric, the G. Fox company used it to make the first raincoat.
Charles Macintosh.
Born in Glasgow, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Charles Mackintosh is a designer, architect and artist. It was he who invented the first modern raincoat thanks to the combination of rubber and fabric. And it is also thanks to this valuable invention that the English and Scots call all types of raincoats Mackintoshes or Macs .
But it is the Americans who create better quality raincoats with the Calendering process . From here on, Macintosh products of the past improved dramatically as the Mac fabric was heated by rollers and became flexible and waterproof, combining sewing with only one layer of fabric with a layer of rubber. With these improvements, the fabric is lighter than the original Mac fabric, but still quite hot. In the 20th century, to overcome, the shirt had more openings for the wearer.
By 1920 , there was a significant improvement in design when raincoats were made as outerwear. Water-repellent canvas (derived from cotton and silk) was invented as the main material of this period. When linseed oil is applied to the fabric, it can cause water to run over the fabric.
Improvements in fabrics were continuously applied to raincoats of this time.
During the 1930s , car hoods were introduced. Shorter trenchcoats for drivers were also born, and these are similar to today’s overcoats.
In the 1950s , vinyl, a research fabric for military applications, was very popular and popular because of its lightweight and dry-cleaning properties. However, this time raincoat is still limited in keeping heat.
Improvements in fabrics were continuously applied to raincoats of this time. In the early 1960s, nylon material was used as a raincoat fabric. By 1970 , raincoats were combined between natural and artificial materials, so they began to have rich, diverse designs and colors, safe for users and much more compact and convenient.
Fashionable and convenient raincoat.
We have just discovered the interesting history of formation and development of raincoats. Based on the available history, it has become an inspiration for prestigious designers and manufacturers to inherit and create high-class raincoat products, not only safe materials for users but also The design is also diverse and versatile
On the market today, it is easy to find traditional styles of raincoats, single-use nylon raincoats, raincoats, raincoats without slits, …. satisfying the needs of use. and fashion of many customers.
In addition to the main use is to cover the rain, today these shirts are also very suitable for gifts, marketing products of businesses by printing the company’s logo on the top…