There’s not a lot of love for ventile.
I think the main issue is the dishonesty in the way its marketed.
It just isn't waterproof, its showerproof.
When it gets wet it feels wet.
It breaths well when dry but when it's soaked it just doesn't and did I mention that it feels wet on the inside? Thats cos it's wet on the inside.
Now, if I'm wearing a decent mid layer it's not so much of an issue and it's not letting water pee through.
I quite like Ventile but I've seen a few vocal advocates on here totally gloss over it's failings and almost claim it cures cancer.
It's also not quite so hardwearing as I've seen people claim. The jacket I have (which I think is L24) is about as thick as an Asda shirt I bought, its a much tighter weave than that shirt but the jacket cuffs have worn some small holes in the wear points.
I honestly have a Gore Tex work jacket that is made from far tougher fabric.
I still do really like my Ventile jacket but its much better suited to a windy cold climate or even a wet but cold day than days when it's warm and wet.
Cold wet days and a decent mid layer keeps the moist ventile layer away from my skin. Cold and windy days and it's great cos it's good and breathable but as windproof as I'll ever need.
When its too warm to wear a decent mid layer and it gets wet its a bit miserable cos it just feels like any other wet jacket.
Double layer ventile might well be a bit different but I don't know as I don't have any garments like that.
It's good, but nothing like as brilliant as some people make out for my Lake District wet climate.
IMO like.