Patent ID: 7765611

Claim:
A reversible and water resistant garment comprising: a body having a polymer layer and a fabric layer having an approximately elliptical shape when laid in a flat position with a top end and a bottom end and a first edge and a second edge, the first edge and second edge defining a garment opening in the body, where the garment opening extends from the top end to the bottom end of the body and defines an angle between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the angle is between approximately 45 and 90 degrees when the garment is laid in a flat position; at least one pleat formed in the body and extending from the top end to the bottom end, the at least one pleat having a first stitched seam adjacent a first fold in the pleat, a second stitched seam adjacent a second fold in the pleat, and an opening through the pleat located between the first fold and the second fold, the opening having a size and position for an associated user's arm to pass through; a hood; a pocket located between the polymer layer and fabric layer; wherein the pocket is accessible from both the polymer layer and the fabric layer; and means for fastening the first edge to the second edge; wherein the polymer layer comprises a water resistant material.