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Waterproof Test: AATCC 127 or ISO 811
WATERPROOF Impenetrable by water

Hydrostatic Pressure Measures the force required for water to penetrate a material, including
seams
Test Method AATCC 127
Test Original State/ 3 Home Launderings
Good 3,000 mm No leakage
Better 5,000 mm No leakage
Best 10,000 mm No leakage
Waterproof garment must be constructed with Critically Seam Sealed / Critically Taped Seams
Refers to coating or sealing process of a seam to keep water out.
WATER PROOF BREATHABLE
Hydrostatic Head
> 5,000mm
Test Method AATCC 127 / ISO 811
Breathability The movement of water or water vapor from one side of the fabric to the other
caused by capillary action, wicking, chemical or electrostatic action
Breathability
BS 7209
80%
waterproof fabric/ water resistance fabric

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.
Standard laboratory testing protocols define the performance of these fabrics. Water
resistance is measured by the amount of water, in mm, which can be suspended above the fabric
before water seeps through. Breathability or Moisture vapor transmission rate is measured by
the rate at which water vapor passes through, in grams of water vapour per square meter of fabric
per 24 hour period (g/m2/d), often abbreviated to just "g". In recent years some, but not all,
sporting goods manufacturers have begun including this information on their product labels.
Typical mid-range fabrics tend to have values of 5,000 mm of water resistance and 5,000 g of
breathability; the best materials have 20,000 mm and 20,000 g.
One specific definition of "waterproof/breathable" requires the fabric to withstand over 1,000
millimetres of water (9.8 kPa) pressure without leaking (see hydrostatic head)
These values should be taken with some caveats. Rain room tests show that some fabrics with
less than 1,000 mm of water resistance keep water out sufficiently for practical purposes.
Garments made from these fabrics tested in the Leeds University Rain Room show no signs of
leakage after 4 hours of simulated rain five times heavier than heavy British rain. However, some
garments made from fabrics that exceed 20 000 mm have leaked through zips, hoods, and seams.
Pressure may not be a good measure for rainwear, as the force of the rain drop on the fabric also
depends on how much the fabric moves; it is a good measure for sitting on wet ground or similar
situations. In addition, the breathability of nearly all waterproof/breathable fabrics is very
dependent upon weather conditions, especially temperature and humidity.
Fabric construction which directs water away from the body, rather than membranes, coatings or
laminates, can be used to keep the wearer dry. This means that perspiration can be moved away
from the body more effectively, as both liquid water and water vapour can be directed. These are
directional fabrics such as Nikwax Analogy and FurTech, which are also breathable in the
conventional sense (although these examples are actually a combination of two different fabrics,
a directional "pump" layer underneath a distinct windproof and water resistant outer layer, and
while effectively completely waterproof against rain they would fail a strict hydrostatic head test
as given in the definition above).
Fabrics can also be waterproofed by a spray, although this might alter the properties of the fabric.
Garments that combine waterproofing with some thermal insulation, such as those manufactured
by FurTech and Nikwax Analogy, resist cold bridging, heat transferred through layers of poorlythermally-insulating materials in close contact that would be prevented by a small airspace.
When there is cold bridging, vapour on the dry side can condense on the cold surface, making it
appear that the thin waterproof breathable fabric has leaked.
Also, not all waterproof fabrics are used for clothing-- the demand for stain and waterproof
fabrics is also high in the upholstery industry, where product like Cryptonfind frequent
application on sofas, chairs, and pillows. Their waterproof nature also makes them highly
resistant to bacteria, making them suitable for settings like hospitals as well.

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Waterproof Test: AATCC 127 or ISO 811

WATERPROOF Impenetrable by water

waterproof fabric/ water resistance fabric

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