A garment made from fully waterproof, OEKO-TEX®-certified and PVC-free Galon® is a reliable friend under rain-filled skies. Galon® is hard-wearing and needs neither water-repellent surface treatment nor frequent washing. Instead you can wipe off any dirt with a damp cloth, making this a sustainable and water-saving material. The dense fabric prevents water molecules from passing through, thus keeping the wearer protected from rain.

The rainy south-westerly wind has an item of clothing named after it, and our classic sou’wester has long been a beloved rain hat. It has protected fishermen at sea and also become an obvious accessory for city-dwellers on rainy days. Inspired by these pictures from our archive, taken in various decades, we can see how the sou’wester has been worn in days gone by.