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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Sympatex Technologies] A registered trademark of a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=nonwoven fabric nonwoven] [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester fiber polyester] membrane. Sympatex is advertised as waterproof and windproof but breathable. The stretchable, non-porous fabric is permeable to moisture but not liquids.  For use, Sympatex is laminated to a backing fabric.  A lining is then added (sandwiching the Sympatex in the middle) to produce a lightweight combination for use in outdoor clothing, gloves, footwear, and other accessorites.
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[Sympatex Technologies] A registered trademark of a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=nonwoven_fabric nonwoven] [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester_fiber polyester] membrane. Sympatex is advertised as waterproof and windproof but breathable. The stretchable, non-porous fabric is permeable to moisture but not liquids.  For use, Sympatex is laminated to a backing fabric.  A lining is then added (sandwiching the Sympatex in the middle) to produce a lightweight combination for use in outdoor clothing, gloves, footwear, and other accessorites.
  
 
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Revision as of 07:16, 10 May 2016

Sympatex

Description

[Sympatex Technologies] A registered trademark of a nonwoven polyester membrane. Sympatex is advertised as waterproof and windproof but breathable. The stretchable, non-porous fabric is permeable to moisture but not liquids. For use, Sympatex is laminated to a backing fabric. A lining is then added (sandwiching the Sympatex in the middle) to produce a lightweight combination for use in outdoor clothing, gloves, footwear, and other accessorites.

Melting Point above 220
Density 1.27

Additional Information

Sympatex (USA): Website

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