Marine & waterproof raincoat

When waterproof clothing did not exist, sailors had to wear their water-soaked jackets all day long, making their working conditions even more difficult. The need to keep water out of the fibers became essential. The concept of a canvas coated with linseed oil gradually emerged as the best solution for staying dry. It was then said that the garment was waxed. The waxed garment, taking its name from this practice, became the reference for waterproof clothing and even the symbol of the Breton sailor. The manufacturing technique has of course evolved since then towards a canvas support coated with PVC more or less thick. The marine oilskins the traditional ones are perfectly waterproof and extremely resistant in the duration. Originally intended for fishing and nautical activities for over 30 years, the yellow oilskins have become the emblem of the famous Breton brand, Guy Cotten. However, other brands have also developed a range of oilskins for professional use, including Grundens and Helly Hansen. Or even Hublot in a more sportswear style. You will find many variants of the famous Yellow marine oilskin, light version or thicker and more resistant depending on the coating rate per m2, version oilskin overalls, waxed overalls or pantslong or short, as well as all the waterproof equipment to protect you from the rain and the sea spray... Among our selection, discover a large choice ofrain gear as well as adapted clothes for cycling.

Men's or women's raincoat

Whether for men or women, find on Picksea.com your foulies among a selection of clothes from the most famous brands like Guy Cotten, Hublot or even Grundens. It is important to know that manufacturers make a difference between a waterproof raincoat, whose different parts are sewn and a waterproof raincoat whose sleeves are heat sealed. Depending on your needs, you can choose a oilskin man or a waxed woman light and flexible, like the Waxed Isoder Glentex or the Cirrus for occasional use on a boat, a trip to the seaside or even a trip to the city. If you are looking for a protective garment for more intensive use such as fishing or gardening, you will choose a thick and robust oilcloth like the waxed Rosbras Cap Coz or the waxed Neptune. The thickness of the garment will be determined by the coating value per square meter. Waxes also exist for the whole family, in particular the derby range from Guy Cotten especially dedicated to children from 2 to 16 years old or the Nausica from Hublot. Formerly limited to yellow, the sailor's raincoat is now available in all colors! Of course, you will find on Picksea the timeless yellow sailor's raincoat, symbol of the Breton sailors, but also navy blue, orange, red, black or even khaki green raincoats for the country lovers.

The pants and the overalls of waxed

To have your lower body protected from rain or sea spray, it is essential to associate your raincoat with a waxed trousers for sailors or a pair of overalls, or even with a waxed pants. For intensive outdoor activities such as boating or fishing, it is better to choose an oilskin overall like the neptune Bib overalls which can also be worn without a jacket if it's too hot, but will provide continuous protection against dirty activities. If you are looking for effective but lighter protection for a walk, a bike ride or gardening, you can choose waxed pants with a thinner coating like theIsoder Glentex. This will effectively protect your legs from the water that runs off your oilskin. For a perfect waterproofness, choose oilskin models equipped with cuffs. This is the case with the Rosbras and Isoder ranges from Guy Cotten.

The jacket of waxed

To effectively replace the oilskin, you can opt for hybrid or full-length oilskin jackets waxed jackets or full-length jackets. Their more modern look and younger cut, as well as their superior waterproof qualities, thanks to the absence of a front zipper, make them a wise choice if you are looking for a high-performance garment. The interest of the jacket is its very effective protection against the rain and also and especially against the cold. If you practice sailing intensively whatever the conditions, it will be wise to choose a jacket in "breathable" fabric such as the surf Confort jacket originally designed for fishermen but also very popular with sailors. The brand Guy Cotten offers two types of jackets: short and long. Discover them in our waxed jacket section.

Protections and rainwear

Rain jackets and wet suits like the isocomb wetsuitcomplete the Picksea offer. A protection would not be complete without ensuring a good waterproofness of the feet. We advise you to complete your equipment with high boots or booties low boots. Another useful equipment is the suroit or new earth hat is a perfectly waterproof equipment to cover your head and protect you from the rain without having to use the hood. The suroit has two major advantages over the hood: on the one hand it does not hide the peripheral view and on the other hand, thanks to the "gutter" in front and on the sides and at the back tip the water flows and drains away while protecting the eyes. In addition, the chinstrap ensures that the hat stays on your head even in strong winds. That's why suroits, such as the Svolvaer from Helly Hansen or the West waxed jacket by Guy Cotten, are today still highly sought after hats but mostly for land-based activities such as seaside walks or outdoor work.

All boots and protective equipment for nautical activities, for sailors and all other outdoor activities are on Picksea. Choose your item and don't hesitate to contact the Picksea experts for any information on products, sizes or brands. Our team of experts is available for any special equipment requests, contact us !