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MAKING OUR OUR
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GARMENTS WATERPROOFARMENTS WATERPROOF

Waterproofi ng our fabric

STEP 1 STEP 2

We prevent water penetration by one of two methods; applying a durable We apply a Durable Water
water repellent membrane or a double coating of polyurethane (PU). Both Repellent (DWR), which ensures
methods ensure the garment is waterproof and breathable. the water rolls up and beads off
the fabric, avoiding water build
up.

WATERPROOF DOUBLE PU WATER
MEMBRANE COATING REPELLENT FINISH

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Portwest extreme uses a waterproof and Our 300D fabrics use a double coating Texpel™ Eco is an extremely water resistant expel™ Eco is an extremely water resistant
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breathable membrane, a durable water of polyurethane (PU) for guaranteed fabric fi nish which ensures water beads nish which ensures water beads
fabric fi
repellent (DWR) fi nish on face fabric and a waterproofness. Our application process up and rolls off the fabric surface. This
up and rolls off the fabric surface. This
breathable backing fabric. These combined creates microscopic holes which let premium eco-conscious fabric fi nish also nish also
premium eco-conscious fabric fi
technologies allow moisture to escape, perspiration out but doesn’t allow water repels dirt and helps pre
repels dirt and helps prevent stains to keep vent stains to keep
while preventing water penetration. droplets in. your garment looking cleaner for longer
your garment looking cleaner for longer. .

WATERPROOF COATINGS EXPLAINED
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a very elastic and fl exible material. It is smooth to the touch and is extremely durable and strong. TPU
is bonded using heat rather than chemicals. It is the toxin free choice. It has breathable options and can be used a laminate or as a coating.
Polyurethane (PU) is waterproof, strong, durable and fl exible, with breathable options. It can be used as a laminate or as a coating.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is waterproof, strong and durable and is generally only used as a coating.

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