windproofed

Sealed against drafts

Windproofed describes something that has been treated or constructed to resist wind penetration.

The term applies mostly to clothing and outdoor gear: a windproofed jacket, windproofed fabric.

Buildings and structures can also be windproofed against drafts and weather damage.

materials

gore-tex

Breathable waterproof membrane

polyester · microfiber · spandex · elastane · synthetic · laminate · fleece-lined · bonded · woven · coated

apparel

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
  • anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
  • windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket

windcheater · softshell · fleece · vest · hoodie · pullover · skiwear · poncho · gaiter · balaclava

features

insulated

Shielded from heat loss

layering · sealed · lined · reinforced · adjustable · hooded · zippered · cuffed · vented · drawcord

structures

tent

Portable fabric shelter

  • bivouacTemporary military encampment
  • awningMounted overhead shelter
  • canopyOverhead protective covering

gazebo · marquee · shelter · tarp · vestibule · flysheet · windbreak · screen · enclosure · yurt

activities

mountaineering

Sport of climbing peaks

sailing · kitesurfing · paragliding · hiking · trekking · climbing · camping · backpacking · running · motorcycling

Opposites
wind permeability

windproofedbreathable

Permits air passage

porous · permeable · unprotected · untreated · drafty

Phrases
Family

windproof, windproofing

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G