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[Sympatex Technologies] A registered trademark of a [[nonwoven_fabric|nonwoven]] [[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. | [Sympatex Technologies] A registered trademark of a [[nonwoven_fabric|nonwoven]] [[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. | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | above 220 | + | | above 220 C |
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.27 | + | | 1.27 g/ml |
|} | |} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | Sympatex (USA): [ | + | * Sympatex (USA): [https://www.sympatex.com/en/ Website] |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 7 June 2022
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.
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | above 220 C |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.27 g/ml |
Resources and Citations
- Sympatex (USA): Website