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2. 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 ...

3. Medical textiles - Wikipedia

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   These gowns are either impermeable or made of a densely woven, water-resistant fabric. [64] 510(K) is a premarket submission made to the Food and Drug Administration in order to demonstrate that the device to be sold is safe and effective. Surgical and surgical isolation gowns are regulated by the FDA as Class II medical devices that require a ...

4. 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.

5. As Seen on TV: Mighty Mendit not all Billy Mays says ... - AOL

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   The claims: Repairs almost any fabric, fast way to fix rips, make We check out the Might Mendit The product: Mighty Mendit The price: Three tubes for $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling ...

6. Fabric treatment - Wikipedia

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   Fabric. Fabric treatments are processes that make fabric softer, or water resistant, or enhance dye penetration after they are woven. [1] Fabric treatments get applied when the textile itself cannot add other properties. [2] Treatments include, scrim, foam lamination, fabric protector or stain repellent, anti microbial and flame retardant. [2]

7. 8 Clothing Items To Recycle, Repair or Replace - AOL

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   You might be surprised by the potential your old, distressed or even stained clothing still holds. While these items may no longer be suitable for wearing in public -- or even at home -- they can...

8. Chemical finishing of textiles - Wikipedia

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   Flame retardant finishes based on inorganic, organophosphorus, halogenated organic and nitrogen-based compounds make the treated fabric fire retarding; i.e., the fabric inhibits or suppresses the combustion process to improve safety. [15] [16] Durable water repellent finishes provide water repellancy to the treated fabrics. [17]

9. Kevlar - Wikipedia

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   Kevlar is used to manufacture gloves, sleeves, jackets, chaps and other articles of clothing [27] designed to protect users from cuts, abrasions and heat. Kevlar-based protective gear is often considerably lighter and thinner than equivalent gear made of more traditional materials. [26] Kevlar is a very popular material for racing canoes.