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The comfort of stain-free leggings or rainproof jackets might not be worth the cost to our long-term human and planetary health.—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 Think: rainproof windbreakers, flared leggings, and—my favorite—the travel-friendly Align dress that’s outfitted with biker shorts underneath.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Rubber boots, plastic rain suits and rainproof ponchos keep you dry while handling outdoor emergencies.—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 The Elite 4 also carries an IP55 rainproof rating, while the Active is an IP57 dust, water, and sweatproof rating.—John Thompson, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023 Like the name suggests, all items are rainproof.—Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 20 Aug. 2021 This Under Armour best-seller is rainproof and has HeatGear shoulder straps for extra comfort.—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023 The rainfly is made of rainproof, UV-resistant polyester oxford fabric whose hallmark is good looks and durability.—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Centre Court is now rainproof with its retractable, accordion-style roof that was put to good use for Djokovic’s and Kwon’s duel.—New York Times, 27 June 2022
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