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Tifani Andre

Senior Manager Co-op Brands Product Research Testing and Quality

Tifani Andre is Senior Manager, Product Research, Testing & Quality at REI Co-op Brands. Tifani enjoys learning the natural world around her, and loves kayak gunkholing and hiking with field guides to identify local critters and plants.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Sun-Protection (UPF) Clothing

    1337 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Clothing designed to offer sun protection can prevent cancer, skin damage and more. Learn what UPF ratings mean, what features UPF clothing should have and more.

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    How Does Waterproof Rain Gear Work?

    263 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    Find out what makes GORE-TEX and other rainwear technologies tick. Learn exactly what water resistant, waterproof and breathable mean.