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  2. 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.

  3. Polyester - Wikipedia

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    A polyester shirt Close-up of a polyester shirt SEM picture of a bend in a high-surface area polyester fiber with a seven-lobed cross section A drop of water on a water resistant polyester Polyesters can contain one ester linkage per repeat unit of the polymer, as in polyhydroxyalkanoates like polylactic acid , or they may have two ester ...

  4. The Best Science-Backed Way to Dress for the Cold

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    Falat recommends socks made out of a wool blend (natural wool blended with stretchy synthetic fibers, like polyester and nylon), which has moisture-wicking properties in addition to providing warmth.

  5. The 15 Best Cooling Shirts You Need to Survive a Sweaty Summer

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    “As a general rule, I recommend you stay away from synthetic fabrics like polyester, acrylic and nylon in hot and humid weather conditions since these materials tend to trap moisture and odors ...

  6. Snow removal - Wikipedia

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    Snow removal or snow clearing is the job of removing snow after a snowfall to make travel easier and safer. This is done both by individual households and by ...

  7. It’s also made from recycled polyester, as an eco-friendly bonus. The materials have been treated with a water-repellant finish to help maintain that intense warmth even in rain and snow.

  8. Polyester resin - Wikipedia

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    Polyester resins are synthetic resins formed by the reaction of dibasic organic acids and polyhydric alcohols. Maleic anhydride is a commonly used raw material with diacid functionality in unsaturated polyester resins. [1] Unsaturated polyester resins are used in sheet moulding compound, bulk moulding compound and the toner of laser printers.

  9. Technical textile - Wikipedia

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    A technical textile is a textile product manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes, where function is the primary criterion. [1] Technical textiles include textiles for automotive applications, medical textiles (e.g., implants), geotextiles (reinforcement of embankments), agrotextiles (textiles for crop protection), and protective clothing (e.g., heat and radiation protection for fire fighter ...