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  2. Polyurethane laminate - Wikipedia

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    PU laminate cloth is waterproof, breathes and stretches somewhat, and is soft and flexible. It can usually be machine-washed and dried, [1] and cleaned with dilute bleach or alcohol. [2] PU fabric is useful as a wind and/or water barrier in the construction of fluid-splash protecting garments, shower curtains, and outerwear clothing.

  3. Textile performance - Wikipedia

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    Durable water repellent is another functional finish that makes fabrics resistant to water (hydrophobic). Clothing insulation is a property that provides thermal insulation for the wearer. [61] [62] A stain-repellent is an added property of fabrics to make them stain resistant. [63] Sun protective clothing aids in the avoidance of both light ...

  4. Chemical finishing of textiles - Wikipedia

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    Fabric softeners impart soft hand feel to the treated fabrics. [3] Silk surfacing a surface finishing of cotton to obtain an appearance similar to silk. [8] Plissé is chemical finish in which the fabrics are treated with sodium hydroxide to obtain a puckering effect. [9] Deweighting, or weight reduction, is a treatment for polyester to make it ...

  5. Fabric treatment - Wikipedia

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    The purpose is to soften the fabrics and make them water repellent. The treated fabrics can be used to make clothes, raincoats and umbrellas. [13] Textile treatment agents can be used in woven and non-woven fabric to avoid thread breakage. [13] Soil release and water absorbency improving agents are used to enhance the soil-release properties ...

  6. 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 ...

  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.