Prepare your rain gear.

Text and photos: MY HOA

Choosing a stylish , high-quality raincoat to keep your body dry while traveling in the rain is a necessary need that many people care about when the rainy season arrives...

Customers choose to buy raincoats at LOTTE Mart supermarket in Can Tho .

Currently, stores and supermarkets offer a wide variety of raincoats, including batwing-style raincoats, double-ended raincoats, transparent raincoats, and various types of rain pants and jackets... made from lightweight nylon or PE plastic fabric, providing a cool and comfortable feel for the user, with high water resistance, keeping the body dry in the rain. To meet the fashion needs of women in rainy weather, many raincoat manufacturers such as Son Thuy and Minh Duc have introduced a variety of beautifully designed raincoats with polka dot or floral patterns, in many bright colors. Raincoats for men are mainly batwing-style raincoats made from high-quality plastic or parachute fabric, with sturdy stitching and a large, comfortable size. Besides protecting the body from getting wet, many types of raincoats are also designed with two pockets on the body to hold personal items such as wallets, car keys, or phones. Customers can find these raincoats at supermarkets or through e-commerce sites like Shopee, Tiki, etc., with prices ranging from around 200,000 VND per product, depending on the type.

Ms. Nguyen Thi An, a small business owner selling general merchandise at Xuan Khanh market, said: "Besides supplying regular batwing raincoats, businesses specializing in raincoat production, such as Minh Duc and Hung Viet, are now offering many types of rain suits made from high-quality parachute fabric or PE fabric, with fashionable designs and bright colors. Most rain suits are designed for practicality, with sturdy stitching, and sleeves that fit snugly around the wrists, allowing users to move comfortably without worrying about getting caught while driving or traveling in the rain. Children's raincoats are mainly batwing styles with eye-catching and lively designs, printed with superheroes, Doraemon, Hello Kitty, Princess Elsa, etc. Among them, many children's raincoats made from high-quality PVC or biodegradable plastic are popular choices for parents because they do not contain harmful substances and are safe for children's health." With their practical design and high-quality materials, children's rain suits and raincoats are quite expensive, costing around 350,000 VND per set, depending on the material.

Choosing stylish rain shoes or sandals that protect your feet from water and prevent slipping in the rain is a necessity for many people. Currently, brands like Biti's, Bita's, Asia... offer a wide variety of shoes and sandals made from synthetic rubber, designed beautifully in both style and color, with water resistance and, most importantly, good grip soles, allowing users to move comfortably in the rain without worrying about slipping. Besides shoes, rain boots, designed in a tube shape reaching almost to the knee, with zippers and Velcro fasteners along the leg, help keep users' feet dry when traveling on heavily flooded roads. Priced at around 150,000 VND per pair, they are also a popular choice.

Preparing a waterproof bag or backpack for work or business trips on rainy days is a necessity for many people. Currently, supermarkets and specialized bag stores offer a wide variety of backpacks and bags from brands like Sakos and Miti, made from high-quality nylon fabric with excellent water resistance and convenient multi-compartment designs for carrying laptops, tablets, documents, and essential personal items. Beyond simply protecting belongings from getting wet, many brands like Nike and Miti also offer eye-catching designs with vibrant colors and embossed patterns, allowing women to express their fashion style. Customers can find these rain-proof bags and backpacks at stores or online marketplaces like Shopee and Tiki, priced around 600,000 VND per item, depending on the model.

Ms. Tran Truc Mai, from An Khanh ward, Ninh Kieu district, shared: "Because my job requires me to travel outdoors frequently, in addition to preparing a suitable raincoat for myself, I also bought a waterproof bag to protect my handbag or backpack from getting wet in the rain." According to Ms. Mai, the waterproof bag has a convenient and portable design, so it can be easily folded or unfolded when needed during rainy weather. The price is also affordable, around 50,000 VND per bag, depending on the material and size.

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