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2. Sun protective clothing - Wikipedia

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   In 2003, chemical company BASF embedded nanoparticles of titanium dioxide into a nylon fabric, which can be used for sun protective clothing that maintains its UV protection when wet. [4] There is some indication that washing fabrics in detergents containing fabric brighteners, which absorb UV radiation, might increase their protective capability.

3. Here’s All You Need to Know About Outdoor Furniture Fabrics

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   But while performance fabric is washable and stain-resistant, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the right choice for your patio’s chaise longues. This is where outdoor fabric comes in.

4. Ripstop - Wikipedia

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   Ripstop fabric applied in a paraglider Ripstop fabrics are woven fabrics , often made of nylon , using a reinforcing technique that makes them more resistant to tearing and ripping. During weaving , stronger (and often thicker) reinforcement yarns are interwoven at regular intervals in a crosshatch pattern.

5. Vinyl coated polyester - Wikipedia

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   Vinyl coated polyester is a material frequently used for flexible fabric structures. It is made up of a polyester scrim, a bonding or adhesive agent, and an exterior PVC coating. The scrim supports the coating (which is initially applied in liquid form) and provides the tensile strength, elongation, tear strength, and dimensional stability of ...

6. Upholstery - Wikipedia

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   Tenara thread is known for its durability and resistance to UV radiation, while Monel staples are highly resistant to corrosion. Any wood used in marine upholstery must be of marine quality to resist rot and decay. [27] Typically, high-resiliency, high-density plastic foam with a thin plastic film is used to keep out water that might get by the ...

7. Modacrylic - Wikipedia

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   Modacrylics are resistant to acids, weak alkalis, and organic solvents. These fibers are also resistant to moths, mildew and sunlight. Modacrylic fabrics can be machine washed using warm water and tumble dried on a low setting. Modacrylic pieces can also be dry-cleaned, however, they should not be steamed and should only be tumbled on cold.