Dog raincoats suitable for double-coat dog breeds need to strike a balance between breathability and warmth. Optimization can be achieved in three aspects: material selection, structural design, and functional details. The following is the specific analysis:
Material selection
Outer layer material:
Waterproof coated fabrics: such as waterproof Oxford fabric and PU-coated fabric, can effectively block rainwater while maintaining a certain degree of breathability.
Lightweight windproof fabric: Some raincoats are made of lightweight windproof materials, which not only protect against the wind but also reduce the feeling of stuffiness.
Inner layer material:
Breathable mesh fabric: The inner layer adopts a mesh design, which can promote air circulation and prevent double-coat dog breeds from feeling stuffy due to wearing raincoats.
Soft and skin-friendly fabric: Select a soft and non-irritating inner layer fabric to enhance the dog’s wearing comfort and prevent friction on the skin or fur.
Structural design
Adjustable design
Velcro or snap fasteners: Adjustable Velcro or snap fasteners can be set at the abdomen, neck and other positions. The tightness can be adjusted according to the dog’s body size and wearing needs, ensuring a good fit while avoiding being too tight and affecting breathability.
Elastic tie opening: Elastic tie opening designs are adopted on the legs, tail and other parts to prevent rainwater from seeping in while maintaining the freedom of movement.
Ventilation hole or ventilation strip:
Set up ventilation holes or strips on the back, armpits and other areas prone to sweating of the raincoat to enhance air circulation and help expel moisture.
Functional details
Balance warmth retention and breathability:
Detachable inner liner: Some raincoats are designed with detachable inner liners. When the weather is cold, the inner liner can be installed to enhance warmth. When the weather is warm, the inner liner can be removed, leaving only the outer layer for rain protection, allowing one coat to be worn in multiple ways.
Lightweight and warm material: If a lightweight fleece inner liner is used, it will be warm without being too heavy and affecting the dog’s movement.
Balance of windproof, waterproof and breathable
Seam gluing treatment: Ensure that the seams of the raincoat have undergone gluing treatment to prevent rainwater from seeping in while not affecting the overall breathability.
Breathable membrane technology: Some high-end raincoats adopt breathable membrane technology, which not only prevents water but also allows water vapor to escape, keeping the dog’s body dry.