If a water-repellent cap that repels rain also has mesh panels, can it be worn in bad weather?
I asked because the fabric description mentions both a water-repellent feature that repels water and breathable mesh panels, making it hard to tell whether it is intended to block rain or cool down heat.
It repels sudden water droplets and blocks sunlight, while helping heat and moisture from the head escape directly through the mesh panels.
The fabric repels water, and the panels let air pass through. GRAMICCI's GUIDE CAP features water repellency on the outer fabric and dries quickly even when exposed to moisture[1][2]. It also provides UV protection to block sunlight[3]. On the other hand, the generous mesh panels wrapping the sides of the cap are open to let wind in and out, releasing heat that builds up on the head[4].
It is water repellency that bounces water off the surface, not waterproofing that completely blocks it out. In general, water repellency is a treatment that causes water droplets hitting the fabric surface to roll off, so it cannot block water from passing through needle stitches or the gaps in the mesh netting. The base fabric of the cap is woven from a blend of nylon 74% and cotton 26%[5]. Generally, nylon is durable and retains less moisture for quick drying, while cotton softens the stiff texture to provide a soft feel.
hmmm, rather than rainwear intended to completely avoid pouring rain, it is closer to an outdoor cap designed to cool sweat when walking under the sun for a long time and lightly shake off passing water droplets.
The specific water-repellent treatment method of the fabric and the standards for maintaining performance after washing have not yet been confirmed.