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Water-resistant fabric is not a waterproof sleeve
Most sleeves sold as water-resistant use a coated outer and stop there. In a shower that is fine. In sustained rain, water finds the two weak points every time: the stitch holes along the seams and the zip. A genuinely waterproof sleeve tapes the seams from the inside and uses a coated or storm-flapped zip.
The other half of the problem is absorption. A felt or canvas sleeve that soaks up water holds it against the laptop for hours afterwards, so even after the rain stops the machine is sitting in a damp wrap. Synthetic shells shed it instead.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a laptop sleeve genuinely waterproof?
Taped internal seams and a coated or storm-flapped zip are what make a sleeve waterproof. A coated outer fabric alone only handles brief light rain, because water enters through the stitching and the zip.
Can I cycle with a waterproof sleeve?
You can cycle with one inside a bag, and it will handle a full commute in rain. A sleeve carried exposed on a rack still needs a dry bag over it.
Are felt sleeves water-resistant?
Wool felt resists a light splash but absorbs sustained rain and then holds moisture against the laptop for hours. For wet commutes a synthetic shell is the better choice.