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EspañolIn the field of outdoor adventure, daily commuting or professional sports, waterproof technology fabric has become an indispensable element. It can not only effectively resist rain, but also keep the body dry and comfortable in a humid environment, which is a major breakthrough in modern textile technology.
The core of waterproof technology fabric lies in its unique waterproof treatment process. This type of fabric usually achieves waterproof effect by applying a layer of waterproof coating or film on the surface or inside of the fabric. These coatings or films can close or reduce the pores on the surface of the fabric, making it impossible for water to penetrate. Common waterproof coating technologies include dry direct coating and wet coating (coagulation coating), which evenly apply a coating agent with waterproof function on the surface of the fabric to form a dense waterproof layer.
Early waterproof fabrics often have poor breathability, which limits their scope of application. With the advancement of technology, waterproof and breathable fabrics came into being. While maintaining waterproof performance, this type of fabric can also allow sweat emitted by the human body to be discharged through the fabric in the form of water vapor, thereby avoiding sweat accumulation between the fabric and the skin, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable.
Types of waterproof and breathable fabrics
Ventile fabric: As a classic waterproof and breathable fabric, Ventile fabric is known for its unique fiber structure and breathability. It is woven with high-count and high-density pure cotton yarn. When dry, the gaps between the fibers are large, providing a highly breathable structure; once wet, the fibers swell and the gaps decrease, combined with special waterproof treatment to ensure that rainwater cannot penetrate further.
Gore-Tex fabric: Gore-Tex fabric is a leader in the field of waterproof and breathable fabrics. It is made of a microporous polymer film and fabric composite. The diameter of the micropores on the film is smaller than a water droplet but larger than a water vapor molecule, so that water cannot penetrate but sweat can evaporate. Gore-Tex fabric not only has excellent waterproof performance, but also has good breathability and durability.
Micro-porous Fabric: Microporous fabrics use ultra-fine fibers and special processing technology to form a tiny pore structure to achieve waterproof and breathable functions. This type of fabric usually has excellent breathability and pressure resistance, and can still maintain good waterproof effect after multiple washings.
Application of waterproof technology fabrics
Waterproof technology fabrics are widely used in outdoor equipment, sportswear, military clothing, daily casual clothing and other fields. In outdoor adventures, jackets, tents and backpacks made of waterproof fabrics can effectively resist bad weather and ensure the safety and comfort of explorers; in sportswear, sportswear made of waterproof and breathable fabrics can keep athletes dry and comfortable during high-intensity exercise; in military clothing, the application of waterproof fabrics improves the combat capability and survival ability of soldiers in complex environments.
