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  2. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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    Water resistance is measured by the amount of water, in mm, which can be suspended above the fabric before water seeps through. [ citation needed ] Breathability or moisture vapor transmission rate is measured by the rate at which water vapor passes through, in grams of water vapour per square meter of fabric per 24-hour period (g/m 2 /d), [ 2 ...

  3. Water resistance - Wikipedia

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    Water resistance may refer to: The WR mark on a wristwatch indicating its ability to withstand exposure to water; The IP code on a mechanical or electrical enclosure indicating its ability to resist the ingress of water; Wet strength, a measure of the strength of paper when wet

  4. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    Water-resistant and waterproof often refer to resistance to penetration of water in its liquid state and possibly under pressure, whereas damp proof refers to resistance to humidity or dampness. Permeation of water vapour through a material or structure is reported as a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR).

  5. Durable water repellent - Wikipedia

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    Durable water repellent, or DWR, is a coating added to fabrics at the factory to make them water-resistant (hydrophobic). Most factory-applied treatments are fluoropolymer based; these applications are quite thin and not always effective. Durable water repellents are commonly used in conjunction with waterproof breathable fabrics such as Gore ...

  6. Tarpaulin - Wikipedia

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    An improvised tent using polytarp as a fly Abandoned homeless shelter using plastic tarp. A tarpaulin (/ t ɑːr ˈ p ɔː l ɪ n / tar-PAW-lin, [1] also US: / ˈ t ɑːr p ə l ɪ n / [2]) or tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with polyurethane, or made of plastics such as polyethylene.

  7. Raincoat - Wikipedia

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    A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant garment worn on the upper body to shield the wearer from rain. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats with long sleeves that are waist-length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rainsuit. Rain clothing may also be in one piece, like a boilersuit.

  8. Dying To Be Free - The Huffington Post

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    The last image we have of Patrick Cagey is of his first moments as a free man. He has just walked out of a 30-day drug treatment center in Georgetown, Kentucky, dressed in gym clothes and carrying a Nike duffel bag.

  9. Human skin - Wikipedia

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    Water resistance: The skin acts as a water-resistant barrier so essential nutrients are not washed out of the body. [35] Skin flora. The human skin is a rich ...