Charles River Apparel Rain Jackets (New Englander, Watertown, Nor’Easter)

Unless you are dancing in the rain as intentional and frolicking activity as might be portrayed in the movies and lived out in reality by your children, most people really do not like to get wet. A rain jacket, sometimes called a raincoat, is typically made of one or a blend of fabrics like polyester, nylon, rayon, and even other fabrics, and specially treated to repel water to keep you dry in wet weather, while still providing some breathability. As such, no jacket is 100% waterproof unless it is made of a non-porous (and non-breathable) material like rubber. A rain jacket is often used as the outermost layer or shell to participate in the protection from the rain, but also to help keep you warm by giving you the opportunity to adjust your temperature as desired, by adding or removing layers. And yes, style is always a consideration today and for that reason, Charles River Apparel rain jackets include multiple styles that come in multiple colors for men, women, boys, and girls, (and even a doggie rain jacket) with each rain jacket yielding its own unique look and style for individual preference and protection from rain.

To help you in your investigation as to which rain jacket may be best for you, we have provided a brief summary of our best Charles River Apparel rain jackets and a link to a more in-depth overview of the key performance, functionality, and fashion features of these popular jackets.

Charles River Apparel has three different styles of rain jackets that area 100% waterproof. The first one being the New Englander which is by far the most popular rain jacket made by Charles River Apparel. The second most popular one is the Watertown and lastly the Nor’Easter.

Note: Charles River Apparel has designed a Poncho (Men’s: 9709 and Women’s: 5800) as well, however, we will focus on the Rain Jackets in this article.

New Englander Rain Jacket

There are two main reasons why the New Englander Rain Jackets are the most popular rain jackets made by Charles River Apparel. First, there is a style for the whole family – Men, Women, Youth (teens), Children’s and Toddler’s – There is even a Doggy Rain Jacket 1099! Second, is because of the design of the jacket. There is a wide variety of colors available (between 7-14 color options- depending on the style). Additionally, the Women’s New Englander style is available in standard colors, Block Colors, Floral Printed, Floral Printed lining, and striped.

The Three Most Popular New Englander Rain Jackets are:
1- Men’s New Englander Rain Jacket 9199
2- Women’s New Englander Rain Jacket 5099
3- Toddler’s New Englander Rain Jacket 6099

To see all of the New Englander Rain Jackets available, click HERE.

Men’s New Englander Rain Jacket 9199

The Men’s New Englander Rain Jacket 9199 is made of 100% Polyester Polyurethane and lined with mesh in the body making it an excellent rain jacket that will keep you dry from the rain and better protected from the wind. Available in 9 different colors (Black/Grey, Maroon/Black, True Navy/Yellow, Red/Grey, Taupe/Navy, Yellow/Navy, True Navy/Grey, Forest/Reflective, and Grey) as well as sizes XS – 5XL.

The jacket has a safety reflective strip on the back of the jacket as well as a reflective trim along the front of the jacket that reflects light at night. To prevent overheating, the jacket has been designed with armpit airflow holes and a front yoke vent – Don’t worry, the airflow vents are designed in a way that maintains the jackets windproof feature! I personally love how well this jacket is designed. In fact, I wrote a review of the rain jacket titled “Charles River New Englander Rain Jacket 9199 – Personal Experience” which you can read HERE.

Buyers have the ability to personalized the jacket with their logo, name or artwork added to the jacket. The following decoration options are available: Embroidery, Screen Print or Heat Transfer.

A few key points:

• Made from 100% Polyester Polyurethane (3.98 oz./yd2)
• The jacket is wind & waterproof with heat-sealed seams for better weather protection
• Lined with mesh in body, front yoke, and underarm vents to allow for air-flow circulation
• Sizes: XS-5XL
• Colors: Black/Grey, Maroon/Black, True Navy/Yellow, Red/Grey, Taupe/Navy, Yellow/Navy, True Navy/Grey, Forest/Reflective, and Grey
• designed with a 2-way zipper for freedom of movement and full-length wind flap for protection from the elements
• 3M™ Reflective trims across front & back provide high visibility (only on black, navy, and red colorways)
• Coordinates with the Women’s New Englander® Rain Jacket 5099
• Coordinates with New Englander® Rain Pants 9198
• Also offered in Youth 8099, Children’s 7099 and Toddler 6099
• Taffeta nylon lined sleeves allow for easy on/off
• Covered zipper pockets
• Hood with adjustable shock cord drawstring
• Adjustable tab cuffs with hook & loop closure
• Open hem with adjustable shock cord drawstring
• Front vented capes for breathability and easy decorating access

Women’s New Englander Rain Jacket 5099

The Women’s New Englander 5099 is built much the same as the Men’s New Englander Rain Jacket as it is lined with mesh, has a reflective strip along the back and a reflective trim in the front of the jacket for an added safety measure. The hood has adjustable shock cords that enable you to snug the hood around your head on the more windy days. Additionally, the pockets have a built in sipper and protective flap over the zipper that keeps the wind and water out.

The Major differences are the feminine colors and silhouette design of the body. The Women’s New Englander 5099 can be purchased in 14 different colors (Violet/Reflective, Mint/Reflective, Coral/Reflective, Aqua/Reflective, Wave/Reflective, Pink/Reflective, Grey/Reflective, Red/Reflective, Hot Pink/Reflective, Black/Reflective, True Navy/Reflective, Buttercup/Reflective, Periwinkle, and Mauve/Reflective) and sizes XS – 5XL.

Buyers have the ability to personalized the jacket with their logo, name or artwork added to the jacket. The following decoration options are available: Embroidery, Screen Print or Heat Transfer.

A few key points:

Charles River Apparel Watertown Rain Jacket

The Watertown Rain Jacket has a men’s edition 9680 and a Women’s edition 5680. Designed as a lightweight 100% waterproof (5000MM) rain jacket. Made from 100% Nylon rip-stop with a 2.5-layer laminate. Both are designed with  coated waterproof 2-way zippers for better protection and ease of movement. The seams are engineered for extreme durability. There are however, a few small differences.

The Watertown Jacket has the ability to be personalized with a logo, name or artwork. The following decoration options are available: Embroidery, Screen Print or Heat Transfer.

Men’s 9680

• Colors: Black and Cloud
• Available sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL and 3XL

Women’s 5680

• Princess Seam Details for a more feminine and flattering fit
• Colors: Black, Periwinkle and Cloud
• Available sizes: XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL and 3XL

Charles River Nor’Easter Rain Jacket 9675 (Men)

The men’s 9675 jacket is made from Hydralyte nylon and lined with mesh airflow circulation and taffeta nylon is in the sleeves amking it easier to take the jacket on and off.The taped seams are designed to seal out wind/rain with a wind flap for additional wind protection. The hooded design and open dropped tail hem with shock cord design provide extra coverage and added warmth. Add your company name, logo and advertising message to make a strong impression no matter what the weather is doing.

A few key points:

The NorEaster Rain Jacket has the ability to be personalized with a logo, name or artwork. The following decoration options are available: Embroidery, Screen Print or Heat Transfer.

Charles River Apparel Decoration Options Available

Many individuals, businesses and organizations like to have their apparel decorated with either a Name, Logo or personalized artwork added to their apparel.

There are three decoration options for personalizing Charles River Apparel clothing; heat transfer, embroidery, and screen print.

• Heat transfer: Using the Charles River “PerfectSeal” technology on the nylon fabric of the Classic Pullover Jacket ensures that logos/artwork pop with detailed imagery and vibrant colors.

• Embroidery: The process of embroidery brings versatility to the decorative goals of having a logo or artwork stand out bold or subtle while increasing the value of the jacket. With literally hundreds of color rich threads to choose from, any design is delivered with high-quality appearance. This technique allows them to offer a vast array of color schemes and combinations with their decoration services.

• Screen Print: State of the art inks and multicolor screen and distressed screen-printing techniques allow your logo or design to be vibrantly and qualitatively applied to the jacket for high-quality visual effects and performance in durability.