Explorer Jacket Warning; This jacket is NOT rainproof. I appreciate that a waxed cotton garment is never going to be comparable to a manmade fiber equivalent and one may have to accept some water ingress in poor weather conditions especially in areas of movement or friction (eg shoulders etc). I bought this jacket in January and on the fourth time I used it I was caught in a light rain shower during a 20 minute dog walk. On getting home I noticed my shoulders were damp. Closer inspection revealed that water had readily soaked through to the inside of the cotton fabric in all areas that had got wet during the brief spell of rain. I wrote to Shackleton to explain and I also asked about their returns/refund procedure. In their reply they state that the Explorer Jacket is NEITHER WINDPROOF NOR WATERPROOF ! And that I would not get a refund. I have carefully re-read the description and it is fair to say that there are no claims as to if this jacket is rainproof, but I feel the implication is there because of the high praise given about the cotton material used in manufacture and phrases such as 'An excellent all season companion'. This garnment is clearly more a fashion item than outdoor clothing.