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Rainbird has been making weatherproof gear for Australians since 1984.

We're a Melbourne-based outerwear brand, part of Textile House, specialising in waterproof jackets, softshell coats, fleece, and packable rain gear for everyday Australian conditions. All products are designed in Australia by our in-house team.

Our best-known product is the STOWaway Jacket - a fully seam-sealed, packable waterproof shell that's been in our range for over 20 years. It packs into its own pocket, rated to 7,000mm waterproof, and comes in over 15 colours. It's the jacket people keep in their bag, their car, or their kid's school bag for whenever the weather turns.

Beyond the STOWaway, we make warm parkas, softshell coats, fleece, and accessories built for real Australian life - dog walks, school runs, sport sidelines, camping, and travel.

Every Rainbird product carries a 3-year warranty. Free shipping on orders over $150. Free 30-day returns.

THE rainbird HISTORY

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The Beginning

Stephen Nowak, an Australian native, had been immersed in the Rag Trade since his early years. Both parents; his father a fabrics distributor and his mother a fashion boutique owner in Melbourne, imparted to him the same values that still guide the business to this day. As an early pioneer in off shore manufacturing Stephen forged long lasting relationships with mills and manufacturers specialising in technical apparel. This marked the birth of Rainbird and set the foundation for the brand's quality, a tradition that is still proudly maintained today.

1980’s - 00’s

Rainbird started trading in the mid 80s, operating out of Carlton in Melbourne and selling widely across the outdoor & adventure industry, with navy, black and olive green raincoats being the go-to colours. Stephen soon saw the potential for the use of colour and was one of the first to pioneer bright coloured Raincoats in Australia! The introduction of jade green and crimson was a turning point for the brand. At the start, it took a lot of persuasion to engage retailers to stock the colourful raincoats, but the customers loved them and they were soon flying off the shelves!

Rainbird Today

The last decade has brought with it further innovation across the industry in waterproof and breathable fabrics. Rainbird has been at the forefront of incorporating these technologies into our rainwear, giving rise to the innovative Rainbird STOWaway Jacket. This industry-leading packable jacket effortlessly folds into its own bag or pocket! Rainbird has grown and changed a lot in the last 40 years, but some things remain the same. We believe in quality and performance and sustainability. Above all, we believe that you deserve to stay happy, warm, and dry—regardless of the weather.

Wholesale & Trade Partnerships

Alongside our direct-to-consumer range, Rainbird supplies wholesale rainwear, outerwear and workwear to retailers, distributors, businesses and organisations across Australia.

From bulk trade orders to branded uniforms and retail supply, we work closely with our partners to deliver durable products and reliable support, season after season.

Learn more about wholesale & trade supply

THE rainbird HISTORY

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