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2. Plastic pants - Wikipedia

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   Though modern terminology, like "rubber pants" and "rubbers", is commonly used to refer to various types of waterproof pants. The introduction of lighter, less bulky, and often incorporated integral waterproof plastic backing superabsorbent polymers, along with blood-gelling polymers for sanitary pads, significantly displaced traditional pads.

3. Immersion suit - Wikipedia

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   An adult immersion suit is often a large bulky one-size-fits-all design meant to fit a wide range of sizes. Two types of materials are used. Neoprene suits, without additional insulation, and suits constructed of a trilaminate waterproof material, with a snap-in insulating liner made from thin foam sheets cut and glued to form the suit, with a ...

4. Wetsuit - Wikipedia

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   Improvements in the way joints in the wetsuit were made by gluing, taping and blind-stitching, helped the suit to remain waterproof and reduce flushing, the replacement of water trapped between suit and body by cold water from the outside. Further improvements in the seals at the neck, wrists, ankles, and zippers produced a suit known as a ...

5. Swimsuit - Wikipedia

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   Swim briefs are now often made of a nylon and spandex composite, while some longer lasting suits are made from polyester. The style varies from a full seat to thong or g-string. Most swim briefs have a beige or white lining on the inside front made of a similar fabric. Tank top and pants: Tank top covering pants prevents water parachuting pants ...

6. Trousers - Wikipedia

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   In North America, Australia and South Africa, [7] pants is the general category term, whereas trousers (sometimes slacks in Australia and North America) often refers more specifically to tailored garments with a waistband, belt-loops, and a fly-front. In these dialects, elastic-waist knitted garments would be called pants, but not trousers (or ...

7. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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   Drop of water on 100% polyester textile. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.