windproof
Blocks moving air
Windproof describes materials or garments that block wind from penetrating: a windproof jacket, windproof fabric.
The term appears most often in outdoor and athletic gear marketing.
Something windproof keeps cold air from reaching the body, distinct from waterproof, which blocks moisture.
Sleeved upper-body covering
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
- windcheaterLightweight wind-resistant jacket
softshell · fleece · vest · poncho · coat · pullover · hoodie · raincoat
Withstanding external forces
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
sealed · protective · durable · breathable · moisture-wicking · water-repellent · stormproof · snug
Handheld defensive armor
- deflectorSomething that redirects
- screenDisplay or barrier
- shelterProtected place or structure
- bufferProtective intermediate space
windscreen · windbreak · hedge · fence · wall · baffle · enclosure · partition
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
windcheater · softshell · fleece · vest · poncho · coat · pullover · hoodie · raincoat · shell
resistant
Withstanding external forces
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
airtight · sealed · protective · durable · breathable · moisture-wicking · water-repellent · stormproof · snug · fitted
shield
Handheld defensive armor
buffer · windscreen · windbreak · hedge · fence · wall · baffle · enclosure · partition · curtain
gore-tex
Breathable waterproof membrane
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
microfiber · membrane · laminate · woven · coated · bonded · breathable · sealed · DWR · fabric
gust
Brief wind surge
squall · blustery · exposed · chill · windchill · updraft · downdraft · turbulence · airflow · weather
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, portable
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
- protective propertiesbulletproof, shatterproof, dustproof, rustproof, shockproof
- fabric propertiesbreathability, durability, elasticity, softness, stiffness
- fabric traitssoftness, soft, stiffness, smooth, breathability
windproofpermeable
Allowing substances through
drafty · unprotected · breathable · porous · ventilated
- windproof lighterFlame tool resisting gusts