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The Brooks one has reflective trim woven in to the middle line that goes across it horizontally, as well as the larger patch on the rear near the bum.
I've had mine 4 or 5 winters, and it still looks like new.
That said, I carry it daily in a pannier over winter (so it's not exposed to weather when not in use - usual stowage is under saddle but I choose not to do that), and I only use it when it's needed, which as I've said isn't as often as you imagine.
It's waterproofing hasn't faded one bit, it still functions as on the first day I used it.
It's awesome... but I still think capes only shine in torrential rain, and there's just not a lot of that.
Velocio
@dancing james
@velocio has the expensive Brooks one.
I am interested in what @skully finds out from Hilltrek. I think nikwax analogy might be a suitable material though like ventile it needs two layers for maximum effect.
I'd also like reflective trim.