In reply to An Exiled Northerner:
Having tried The North Face Gortex jackets, Berghaus Gortex, and Regatta's and Peter Storm's own breathable waterproofs, all of which were OK at first, but finally gave out I discovered Paramo and am hooked. Much easier to keep clean and waterproofed, and unlike the others regular re-proofing actually works!
My only con so far as Paramo is concerned is the weight and the fact that it is "hot" to wear - too well insulated for Summer wear.