Providence-based Cleverhood designs durable, sustainable rain gear with a global reach

An avid no-car commuter, Mocarski’s DIY rain coat was born out of necessity. At the time, she was searching for high-performance women’s outerwear and remembers coming up short. So she made something for herself, and was stunned by the number of people who’d notice it and ask her where they could get one. Susan Coulbourn Mocarski remembers getting stopped in the streets any time she traveled about 14 years ago. Bikers and walkers would approach her, especially in New York City, and inquire about her rain poncho, which was big...