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Snaps ot Zipper on Gore-Tex rain coat
Donnatello Intermediate MI USA Member since 5/13/09 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Snaps or Zipper on Gore-Tex rain coat Date: 3/21/12 11:12 AM Help- I do not know if I should put in a zipper or use snaps. The coat will be knee length. I like the idea of snaps but worry about the pulling on them and rips in fabric -- Edited on 3/21/12 11:13 AM --
Vivienne   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 6/29/04 Posts: 948	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/21/12 11:30 AM My vote is zipper, maybe with a snap at the top. I've never seen snaps only on a gore tex coat, only on the yellow industrial/fishing "banana suit" or kids wear. ------ Cheap fabrics, like cheap shoes, are a false economy.
Donnatello Intermediate MI USA Member since 5/13/09 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vivienne << Like this post Date: 3/21/12 9:04 PM Thank you. I am new at this and was not sure which way to go.
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to Donnatello << Like this post Date: 3/21/12 9:54 PM I have an LoL Bean gore-tex jacket that has both a zipper and Velcro tabs over that. I never use the zipper; it is sooo easy just to press those velcros together. I might feel differently if I lived in an area with really violent weather, but for ordinary rain, it's fine.
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/21/12 10:10 PM Since its knee length maybe one of those zippers that unzips from the bottom would work nicely. It'll give you some mobility like when you're sitting in the car etc.
treefrog   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2/13/08 Posts: 1506	Login to reply to this post In reply to Donnatello << Like this post Date: 3/22/12 1:14 AM One thing to consider is that if you put holes in the Goretex for snaps or stitching than it can let water in at that point. If you use snaps you might want to attach the outer (female) side of the snap to the facing only. This way the outside face isn't punctured. You'd need to reinforce the facing to make sure the snap doesn't pull out. You might also need to reinforce the snaps near the knees as there is generally more force in general use placed on zips and buttons at the knees than on the torso. ------ It's the journey, not the destination that counts
Donnatello Intermediate MI USA Member since 5/13/09 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post In reply to Elona << Like this post Date: 3/22/12 1:14 PM Thank you. Maybe Velcro is the way to close the coat.
Donnatello Intermediate MI USA Member since 5/13/09 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post In reply to NhiHuynh << Like this post Date: 3/22/12 1:16 PM I was thinking of just putting the zipper half way and maybe use Velcro as was suggested.
Donnatello Intermediate MI USA Member since 5/13/09 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post In reply to treefrog << Like this post Date: 3/22/12 1:19 PM Thank you. That was my fear of the snaps. I am trying to avoid multiple/additional seams. I want to keep it very simple.
happytobehere Beginner Member since 7/31/10 Posts: 250	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/22/12 2:29 PM I made two goretex jackets for a trip to Ireland. Both have zippers and both jackets have stood up well.

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