Asked by Trogon from Sky Islands on 7/16/2018 9:21:06 AM

“How noisy is the jacket -- does the faric makes a rustling noise when the sleeve rubs agains the body, etc.? (Cotton, for example tends to be relatively silent in this regard, while stiffer nyon fabrics may make a lot of contact noise.)”

Yes it does make some contact noise, typical nylon fabric but not too noisy. Answered on 7/16/2018 9:49:29 AM by James Bong from Lake Tahoe

The jacket is not as quiet as a 'soft shell' rain jacket but it doesn't crinkle either. It's unfair to compare any rain shell to cotton, as cotton absorbs water and of course a rain jacket doesn't. I have bought a lot of rain jackets through the years, some very expensive, and I find myself using the PreCip jacket and pants most often. Answered on 7/16/2018 10:15:36 AM by Dadof5 from Indianapolis

Frankly I didn’t notice noise when my friend tried it on. The fabric itself is fairly soft and unlike another jacket I own just “sounded” like a microfiber jacket- in other words no particular sound. Hope this helps. Answered on 7/16/2018 10:58:23 AM by Anna Gray from Hudson Valley, NY

This item does make some noise, but it's really not too bad in my opinion. Answered on 7/16/2018 11:06:40 AM by Product Specialist from Sierra Trading Post

You are absolutely right about the sound made by by friction of various materials. Noisy is a relative term. My son and I both utilize a Marmot PreCip Jacket for our rain gear. We have never experienced any abnormal or rustling noise to any degree that would be considered detrimental to the quality of our outdoor experience. Answered on 7/16/2018 7:13:57 PM by Dr. G from TENNESSEE

Yes it does much like nylon it crinkles. Answered on 7/16/2018 7:15:12 PM by Arthur from Ca