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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. Breathability - Wikipedia

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   While B-2 is a good test, it eliminates the effect of fabric when in direct contact with water. When sweat condenses on the inside of a fabric with a hydrophilic laminate, the lamination will actively pull the water through the fabric reducing condensation. This can be a tremendous addition to the comfort of the user.

4. Gore-Tex - Wikipedia

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   Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use.

5. Editors Say These Waterproof Shoes Saved Their Rainy ... - AOL

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   All the leather shoes in this shopping list have a fully-seamed construction, which prevents water from seeping in. Gore-tex is a synthetic fabric blend that does a bang-up job of keeping water at ...

6. Sympatex - Wikipedia

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   Sympatex is a type of fabric that is branded as waterproof but "breathable", made or licensed by Sympatex Technologies GmbH a company founded in 1986. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] The fabric features a waterproof, windproof and breatheable membrane that is laminated to fabrics either on its inner surface or sandwiched between two fabric layers (often marketed ...

7. Boot - Wikipedia

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   Boots which are designed for walking through snow, shallow water and mud may be made of a single closely stitched design (using leather, rubber, canvas, or similar material) to prevent the entry of water, snow, mud or dirt through gaps between the laces and tongue found in other types of shoes. Waterproof gumboots are made in different lengths ...

8. The 10 Best Waterproof Shoes for Wet Days (That Aren’t Just ...

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   Amazon. Used by Alaskan fishermen, these short deck booties mean business, and PureWow's Director of Affiliate Strategy, Pam Masin, is a fan. "I love the 100-percent waterproof 6-inch ankle deck ...

9. Nikwax Analogy - Wikipedia

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   Unlike most "waterproof breathable" fabrics, Analogy can pass out liquid water as well as vapour. Unlike a conventional waterproof fabric, Analogy would fail a hydrostatic head test (if used to seal the bottom of a tube containing water, only a very short column could be supported). However, like fur, Analogy causes water to flow away from the ...