What is waterproof and breathable fabric?
author: SHIJIAZHUANG SENXULN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
2024-01-08
Waterproof and breathable fabric is a new type of textile fabric, which is made of polymer waterproof and breathable material (PTFE membrane) compounded with fabric. According to different product requirements for two-layer composite and three-layer composite, it is widely used in outdoor clothing, mountaineering clothing, windbreakers, raincoats, shoes, hats, gloves, cold jackets, sporting goods, medical equipment, etc., and is gradually being applied to fashionable clothing.
From the production process, the technical requirements of waterproof and breathable fabrics are much higher than general waterproof fabrics. At the same time, from the quality point of view, waterproof and breathable fabrics also have other waterproof fabrics do not have the functional characteristics. Waterproof and breathable fabrics in strengthening the fabric airtight, watertight at the same time, its unique vapour permeability, can make the structure of the internal water vapour quickly discharged, to avoid the structure of the breeding of mould and always keep the human body dry, the perfect solution to the problem of breathable, windproof, waterproof, warmth and so on. It is a kind of healthy and environmental protection of the new fabrics.
Waterproof and breathable fabrics mainly include gore-tex, Dry-Tec, microfibre insulation cotton, etc. Gore-tex is a high-quality waterproof fabric with good waterproof and breathable effect, and thin material. Dry-Tec has the advantage of being very lightweight and cool, with micro-pores on the surface, and it is usually used for making waterproof garments for sports. Microfibre Insulation Cotton has the advantage of moisture resistance more than other waterproof fabrics, good waterproof performance, widely used in the production of waterproof clothing.
True waterproof fabrics can withstand water seepage pressure even in humid weather environments for a long time, without water seepage. For example, walking outdoors in wind and rain for a long time, or sitting on damp ground, will not cause water seepage.
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