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Waterproof Breathable

Left: Shannon sporting an anorak made from one of our many waterproof breathable fabrics.

Note: There is often confusion concerning the terms used for coated fabrics. When we speak of "layers" in waterproof breathables we are talking about the total fabric. Two-layer XALT, for instance, is composed of a top layer (usually Supplex^®) and a waterproof/ breathable layer. A three-layer fabric would have an added tricot or mesh on the inside to protect the waterproof/breathable layer. When we say a fabric is 2-ply or 3-ply we are referring to the yarn only. 3-ply Supplex is a heavier, more durable fabric than 2-ply Supplex^® because the yarns are beefier.

Call for Waterproof Breathables Swatch Set Item# 1252 for $1.00

XALT(Xtreme Allweather Laminate Technology)
A high tech composite system that combines innovative fabric and laminate technology for superior waterproof, breathable, windproof comfort and protection.

• Specifically engineered super water repellent finish, Nano-Pel^®
• Greater dirt resistance
• Superior waterproof, breathable, windproof comfort and protection.
• 100% Nylon, 3-layer
• Suggested needles: Microtex 80/12

Machine wash warm - Gentle cycle - Hang to dry - Do not bleach or dry clean

• Width 54"
• Weight/sq yd 4.8 oz
• Price/yd $12.00

Color: click to view

Call for Waterproof/Breathable Swatch Set Item# 1252 for $1.00

WEATHERTEK Waterproof/Breathable
Made in Japan - Designer room purchase

• 100% Nylon face

• 2 and 3-layer nylon fabric laminated to a waterproof breathable membrane

• 2-Layer Waterproof/Breathable, should be lined for use in garments to protect the coating from abrasion.

• Some have slight stretch

• Suggested needles: Microtex 80/12

Machine wash warm, gentle cycle, hang to dry.
Do not bleach or dry clean.

• Width: 50 - 60"

• Weight sq/yd: 3.9 - 7.2 oz

• Price/yd: $12.00 - $13.00

Color: click to view

Call for Waterproof/Breathable Swatch Set Item# 1252 for $1.00

Hytrel®

• Advance waterproof and windproof membrane from DuPont™

• It has a high water vapor transmission rate

• 2-Layer, 2-ply laundered Supplex face fabric

• Suggested needles: Microtex 80/12

Machine wash warm, gentle cycle, hang to dry.
Do not bleach or dry clean.

• Width: 50 - 60"

• Weight sq/yd:

• Price/yd: $10.00 - $19.50

Color: click to view

Call for Waterproof/Breathable Swatch Set Item# 1252 for $1.00

Various Waterproof  Breathable

• 2 and 3-layer fabrics with various outer fabrics

• Some stretch

• Suggested needles: Microtex 80/12

Machine wash warm, gentle cycle, hang to dry.
Do not bleach or dry clean.

• Width: 50 - 60"

• Weight sq/yd: 3 - 5.8 oz

• Price/yd: $8.00 - $18.50

Color: click to view

Call for Waterproof/Breathable Swatch Set Item# 1252 for $1.00