Thanks for the shout out! The Compound upper fabric is tightly woven which helps with water resistance, and it does have a DWR treatment, but the primary purpose of those panels is durability and blocking wind. It won't keep you dry when things get messy. If you want to further explore the strange world between shirt and jacket, maybe check out our Cypress Jacket & Vest, or Synergy Jersey (more road-focused). They have a full membrane laminate on the front, but not the rear, so they take the edge off getting damp/wet while being more supple and breathable than a fully waterproof jacket.
Sept. 20, 2021, 4:15 p.m. - tj7mesh
Thanks for the shout out! The Compound upper fabric is tightly woven which helps with water resistance, and it does have a DWR treatment, but the primary purpose of those panels is durability and blocking wind. It won't keep you dry when things get messy. If you want to further explore the strange world between shirt and jacket, maybe check out our Cypress Jacket & Vest, or Synergy Jersey (more road-focused). They have a full membrane laminate on the front, but not the rear, so they take the edge off getting damp/wet while being more supple and breathable than a fully waterproof jacket.