Travel Safety Tips

Travel Safety Trips for Traveling Overseas or Abroad

• For extra security carry your valuables in a hidden money belt – most travelers find the waist version most comfortable
• Get health insurance and make sure it will cover you at your destination
• Use traveler’s checks or a credit card for large purchases. Both of these are traceable and replaceable if you lose them and are a better option than large amounts of cash
• To avoid pickpockets carry your money in different places on your body, rather than together in a highly visible waist pack – money belts are your best bet
• Keep a copy of your credit card numbers and credit card companies in the hotel safe. If your credit card is stolen you’ll still have access to report it and freeze the card
• Be wary if someone bumps into you, the person might be a pickpocket
• Know where the nearest U.S. embassy, a police station or hotel is in case of an emergency
• Don’t share personal information with anyone you don’t know
• Travel in numbers to ensure safety
• In case of an emergency it’s a good ideas to leave copies of your itinerary, passport and visas with family or friends
• Leave expensive jewelry at home – this also includes expensive-looking jewelry – you don’t want to make yourself a target
• Don’t forget to fill in the emergency information page of your passport

You can purchase travel safety accessories locally at our flagship travel store at Stanford Shopping Mall in Palo Alto, California. We carry travel door alarms, travel door locks and whistles at Going In Style Travel Accessories, 609 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Visit the Stanford Travel Store website www.stanfordtravelstore.com for directions to Going In Style.

New Sapphire Mycra Pac Raincoats Now Available

Mycra Pac has released a new Mycra Pac raincoat color to add to the collection of Donatella raincoats. Brand new Sapphire color is gorgeous deep, teal-blue, iridescent fabric that is sure to turn heads. Blue is the most favorited color around the world, and now you can add a blue hued Mycra Pac Raincoat to your outerwear collection.

Mycra Pac Donatella cerulean colored raincoats are now available in three different lengths, mini, knee grazing short and tea. Sapphire Donatella raincoats are said to be replacing the grape colored raincoats, as the purple-blue hued coats are being phased out. 

As always Sapphire Donatella raincoats are wrinkle resistant, weatherproof and fold up into their own travel tote bag, making Mycra Pac raincoats the perfect coat for travelers. New Sapphire raincoat is reversible to the solid black side; its as if you packed two travel raincoats in one.

New Sapphire Mycra Pac coat will go perfectly with your blue or black colored fall boots and will compliment your favorite pair of blue jeans. Mycra Pac Dontella Sapphire Raincoat will have you looking fashionable whether you are heading to the grocery store, or attending a holiday party.

See the Sapphire Mini Mycra Pac Raincoat >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/mycra-pac-raincoats/new-mycra-pac-raincoat-sapphire-mini-donatella

See the Sapphire Short Mycra Pac Raincoat >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/mycra-pac-raincoats/mycra-pac-raincoat-sapphire-donatella-short

See the Sapphire Tea Mycra Pac Raincoat >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/mycra-pac-raincoats/new-mycra-pac-raincoat-sapphire-donatella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Are Mycra Pac Raincoats Not Waterproof ? >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/blog/2015/9/17/water-resistant-vs-waterproof

How Do I Revive Water Repellency Of My Raincoat? >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/blog/2016/3/3/how-to-revive-water-repellency-of-your-raincoat

How Do I Know How Water Resistant a Fabric Is? >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/blog/2016/3/3/measuring-water-resistance-of-a-fabric-dwr

Mycra Pac Raincoat Washing Instructions >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/blog/2014/5/6/mycra-pac-washing-instructions

What If I Live Outside the United States? >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/blog/2013/12/9/mycra-pac-raincoats-ship-international-mail

How Do I Prevent Wrinkles? / How Do I Fold My Raincoat? >> http://www.goinginstyle.org/blog/2013/10/22/mycra-pac-travel-raincoat-folding-instructions

You can purchase Mycra Pac raincoats at our flagship travel store at Stanford Shopping Mall in Palo Alto, California. We carry Mycra Pac raincoats, rain jackets, rain hats and rain gear at Going In Style Travel Accessories, 609 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Visit the Stanford Travel Store website www.stanfordtravelstore.com for directions to Going In Style.

How to Revive Water Repellency of Your Raincoat

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Virtually all rainwear is treated with a durable water repellent (DWR), to make the raincoat repel more water. Most raingear on the market is water resistant and not waterproof. A waterproof coat would be made out of vinyl or rubber.

DWR can wear down over time due to normal wear and tear, oils from skin, dirt and scrapes. Rain wear fabric will need to be retreated. You can purchase a water repellent fabric spray and treat your coat at home. 

First wash your raincoat with a gentle detergent such as Forever New Biodegradable Laundry Soap on a gentle cycle or hand wash depending on the garments washing instructions.

Let your coat dry before treating with DWR. Hang your coat outside and spray a thin even layer of DWR per instructions. Let the fresh DWR treatment dry for one or two days. 

Next, gently treat you coat with heat. You can tumble dry on low if the garments instructions allow for a tumble dry. Alternatively, you can steam the coat with a clothes steamer or hang the coat in the sun for an hour.

These steps should insure that your rainwear is water repellent and will protect you from the rain.

You can purchase Mycra Pac raincoats at our flagship travel store at Stanford Shopping Mall in Palo Alto, California. We carry Mycra Pac raincoats, rain jackets, rain hats and rain gear at Going In Style Travel Accessories, 609 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Visit the Stanford Travel Store website www.stanfordtravelstore.com for directions to Going In Style.

Measuring Water Resistance of a Fabric psi

Most rainwear on the market is water-resistant and not waterproof. A waterproof coat would be made out of a material such as vinyl and would not be breathable and would cause the wearer to sweat.

The water repellency of fabric is measured in pounds per square inch (psi). Water resistancy of a fabric is determined by a water pressure test. The higher the psi, means the more water the fabric can repel before having water pass through the fabric and getting the wearer wet. Fabrics such as Gortex have a very high psi rating and will be more expensive than fashion wear raincoats. Not all raincoat fabric has a psi number.

Raincoats that are not waterproof, but are water resistant are treated with a durable water repellent (DWR), think Scotch Gard Fabric Spray. Over the lifetime of the coat the water repellent coating can break down and will need to be revived.

You can purchase Mycra Pac raincoats at our flagship travel store at Stanford Shopping Mall in Palo Alto, California. We carry Mycra Pac raincoats, rain jackets, rain hats and rain gear at Going In Style Travel Accessories, 609 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Visit the Stanford Travel Store website www.stanfordtravelstore.com for directions to Going In Style.

Water Resistant vs Waterproof

Waterproof vinyl rainwear is not breathable and will cause the wearer to sweat

Mycra Pac Raincoats are water resistant and not waterproof.  Water resistant raingear will keep you dry when there is light precipitation. For this reason, Mycra Pac Raincoats are a popular choice for commuters in Seattle, WA where there is a drizzly rain most of the year.

On the other hand, waterproof rain wear will keep you dry when the rain is pouring down. The downside to waterproof rain gear is that it is not breathable and will cause the wearer to sweat. Newer high-tech laminates such as Gore-Tex, eVent and Dry.Q are both waterproof and breathable and are a popular choice among active people that do outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing and snowboarding.

There is no standard of breath-ability among manufactures of waterproof laminates, therefore buyers will need to rely on customer reviews and past experiences with a brand when choosing laminate rainwear that is both breathable and waterproof. 

Rain wear by Mycra Pac does not offer a laminate type waterproof rain protection, therefore Mycra Pac Raincoats are lightweight, breathable and offer maximum comfort for light rainfall. Mycra Pac raincoats are made of 55% nylon and 45% polyester and offer protection from light rain, but not drenching rain. Mycra Pac Raincoats are a great choice for commuters that need rain protection when walking to and from their car or waiting for the train. Mycra Pac Raincoats are not designed for hiking or backpacking.  A pouring rain will over saturate the fabric, water will seep through the fabric and the wearer will get wet.

When choosing rain wear it is important to think about where you will be wearing the rain gear and how much rain protection you need. If you need rain protection for your commute to work or for going out to dinner Mycra Pac Raincoats are an excellent choice. Mycra Pac raincoats offer water resistant protection, are breathable and look great with work clothes and evening wear.

You can purchase Mycra Pac raincoats at our flagship travel store at Stanford Shopping Mall in Palo Alto, California. We carry Mycra Pac raincoats, rain jackets, rain hats and rain gear at Going In Style Travel Accessories, 609 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Visit the Stanford Travel Store website www.stanfordtravelstore.com for directions to Going In Style.

Donatella Plus Size 1 X and 2 X Size Chart

Going In Style carries the ever so popular Donatella style raincoat in extended sizes 1 x and 2 x. Mycra Pac Donatella style raincoats have a swing style cut leaving plenty of room through the waist and hips.

Extended sizes of the Donatella Mycra Pac Raincoat are now available for lengths Mini, Short, Tea and Long. Going In Style has a size chart available for the Donatella plus size raincoats. Measurements are of the raincoat itself, not body measurements. Going In Style recommends taking a well fitting coat that you already own, laying it flat out on your bed, and comparing coat measurements to find the right size and fit for your Mycra Pac Raincoat.

Mycra Pac Donatella Plus Size Raincoat Size Chart >>

Donatella Extended Size Chart 1X and 2X Sizing Guide features the mini size raincoat. Measurements for the mini length sleeves, chest and waist will be the same as the other Dontella lengths (Short, Tea, and Long). However, the measurements for the length and bottom will vary for the different lengths of Donatella Mycra Pac Raincoats.

For a guide on how Going In Style took the raincoat measurements see photos below:

You can purchase Mycra Pac raincoats at our flagship travel store at Stanford Shopping Mall in Palo Alto, California. We carry Mycra Pac raincoats, rain jackets, rain hats and rain gear at Going In Style Travel Accessories, 609 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Visit the Stanford Travel Store website www.stanfordtravelstore.com for directions to Going In Style.