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How Is a Fabric Made Water-Repellent or Waterproof

Designing effective water-repellent, water-resistant, or waterproof fabrics to provide protection in inclement weather or during certain outdoor activities requires an understanding of the chemical and physical properties of water. Whether you are sailing in wind-driven rain, hiking in a downpour, or sitting on a wet surface, chemistry can keep you dry  [Pg.89]

The application of water-repellent finishes to fabrics actually involves a chemical reaction between the material and the finish. Cellulose-based fibers such as cotton possess hydroxyl (-OH) groups that exist on the surface of fabrics spun and woven from the fiber. The basic structure of cellulose portrayed in Fig. 7.6.1 reveals [Pg.90]

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Fabric water-repellent/waterproof

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Repelling

Water repellance

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Water repellency

Water repellents

Waterproof

Waterproof fabrics

Waterproof, waterproofing

Waterproofing

Waterproofness

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