Water Resistant
What is the difference between water repellent, water resistant?
I want to buy an instant pop up canapy. I have already bought 2 but they are too small. One we did not get wet when it rained hard. The other one we did. The material absorbed some of the water dripped on us from inside the canapy!
I want to make sure my next one will repel the rain but I don't know which term is more waterproof.
water REPELLENT or water RESISTANT
I know that water PROOF is the best but they don't seem to make these waterproof. Thanks.
It is so very important to read carefully before purchasing something, and to really consider what they are saying.
Here is an excerpt taken from an article I found at: http://missourifamilies.org/quick/materialqa/material2.htm
" Water-Resistant fabrics shed water because of their weave or because they have been treated. They will soak through in a heavy rain, however.
Water-Repellent fabrics are more effective than water-resistant fabrics. They are either very tightly woven or coated with a finish that causes the water to make little beads when it hits the fabric rather than going through. The finish may wear off over time or come off in drycleaning. Read the label to determine whether drycleaning is allowed. A silicone spray may rejuvenate the finish.
Water-Proof fabrics can not be penetrated by water and should keep you dry, even in heavy rains. They may be extremely tightly woven, such as a fine polyester/nylon blend, rubber or plastic or other non-porous material, or coated with a finish that makes them breathable but closed to water. Be sure to read the care label before laundering. "
I also found this one helpful: http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/waterproof_and_water-repellent_fabrics.aspx
Here is what it says:
" waterproof and water-repellent fabrics materials treated with various substances so as to make them impervious to water. Permanent waterproofing is achieved by first coating fabrics with rubber or plasticized synthetic resins, then vulcanizing or baking them. Fabrics so treated lose porosity and lightness and when rubberized are subject to cracking. Water-repellent fabrics, sprayed with or immersed in synthetic resins, metallic compounds, oils, or waxes, tend to remain porous and to retain their natural characteristics. Earlier treatments, such as tarring the surface (as for tarpaulin) or oiling (as for oilskin), have been supplemented by highly technical and varied processes and by the method of coating the fibers prior to cloth construction. Some woolen fabrics, especially Navajo blankets and tweeds and other napped textiles, are naturally water repellent. "
Hope this is helpful, and I hope you find the one your looking for.
sincerely, andrew
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