One day 28 degrees, the next rain. Which jacket do you wear?
Welcome to a Dutch summer. 😉
Yesterday you were looking for shade because it was 28 degrees. Today you look out the window and wonder if you need a jacket.
Typical Netherlands.
Precisely for this reason, more and more women are choosing not a standard summer jacket, but a summer jacket that also functions as a rain jacket.
Not because it rains every day...
But because you never know exactly when it will happen.
🌦️ Why a Dutch summer requires a different jacket
In countries like Spain or Italy, you can go out for weeks without a jacket.
In the Netherlands, it's just a little different.
The temperature can vary by tens of degrees in one day, and a summer afternoon often ends with a heavy shower or a fresh wind.
A good summer jacket therefore does not need to be warm.
It should mainly be:
✔ comfortable to wear
✔ protective against wind and rain
✔ easy to carry
✔ and look good, so you actually wear it.
🚶 For a walk or day out
Do you enjoy walking, visiting a city, or having a drink on a terrace?
Then you want a jacket that you hardly feel, but that still protects you when the weather changes.
A comfortable rain jacket is often the best choice then.
It's lightweight, comfortable, and ensures that an unexpected rain shower doesn't mess up your plans.
View our comfortable summer rain jackets here
🚲 Cycle a lot?
Then you're looking for different features. Because nothing is as annoying as arriving wet at work, an appointment, or a fun day out.
Consider:
✔ a longer back
✔ a two-way zipper
✔ sufficient freedom of movement
✔ a jacket that remains comfortable even during a rain shower.
Do you cycle daily?
Then a longer rain jacket or a model with an extension piece can make a big difference.
Also read our blog: Dry on the bike? This makes the difference.
🌿 Softshell or rain jacket?
That is also a question we often get.
A softshell jacket is comfortable, has a soft fleece lining, and is ideal for changeable weather.
Our softshells also have a high water column, making them perfectly capable of withstanding a rain shower.
Only with prolonged or heavy rain are fully taped rain jackets better protected.
So there is no right or wrong choice. There is only a jacket that better suits your way of being outdoors.
It's about the question:
What will you use your jacket for?
View our softshell collection here.
💡 What to look for in a summer jacket?
A good summer jacket does not have to be thick.
In fact.
Many women are looking for a summer jacket that is lightweight but still protects against an unexpected rain shower. That is why our jackets are so popular during spring and summer.
Therefore, pay attention to:
✔ Waterproofness
✔ Breathability
✔ Freedom of movement
✔ A comfortable hood
✔ A model that suits your daily use
This way you have a jacket that you will enjoy not only today, but all season.
🌧️ A little preparation is actually quite nice
We cannot change the weather.
But we can be prepared for it.
And perhaps that is the charm of a Dutch summer.
One day slippers.
The next day a rain jacket.
And a day later, both again. 😉
With the right jacket, you no longer have to check the weather forecast before leaving the house. You put it on, head out, and let the Dutch weather run its course.
👉 View all summer rain jackets
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