What was the water clothes and water support mentioned in ancient novels?

Water clothes and water cushions were a type of equipment that often appeared in ancient novels. They usually referred to waterproof clothes or water cushions that could remain dry in water. They were mainly used to protect characters from being soaked and attacked by water. The water clothes and water cushions were usually made of high-quality silk or linen and used special techniques and coating to be waterproof, breathable and dry. In addition, some spices or herbs might be added to the water clothes and water cushions to increase their waterproof and odor-resistant effects. In ancient novels, water clothes and water leaning were often used to describe the protagonist fighting in the water or avoiding the rain. For example, in Water Margins, Lin Chong was wearing water clothes and water leaning in the water to avoid Cao Cao's pursuit. At the same time, water clothes and water reclining were also widely used in various myths and legends. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong once wore water clothes and water reclining in the water to avoid the attacks of demons.