Science experiment in water resistance

This week we have been discussing appropriate clothing for different types of weather. But we didn't stop there, our enquiring minds led us to discuss which materials would be best suited to wet weather. We learnt the terms water resistant and absorbent and tested some well know and used materials to see which might make the best rain jacket for a teddy. Ask us which materials were most water resistant and which absorbed the most water. We might even be able to tell you which material we decided on as the best to make our jackets and why!