This could prove interesting for outdoor garments, although the claims are typically outrageous for a waterproof and 'breathable' fabric...
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... nce-43770/
voormi waterproof 'fabric'
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voormi waterproof 'fabric'
by slparker » Fri 27 Mar, 2015 1:58 pm
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Re: voormi waterproof 'fabric'
by wayno » Sat 28 Mar, 2015 8:11 am
i dont see how they will stop water working its way down the woolen threads through the membranes. htey have an overlapping outer layering structure that i dont think you'd be able to get a complete seal. unproven technology, how long before the membrane breaks down without a backing layer bonded firmly to it? why would you wear a woolen outer garment in the rain given how heavy wool gets when its wet..?
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Re: voormi waterproof 'fabric'
by slparker » Sat 28 Mar, 2015 8:02 pm
yes, it seems difficult to believe but cycling gear often trades strict waterproofness for warmth when wet (as it is nigh on impossible to stay dry when you're training) so I imagine that water resistance is more what they have in mind. they do claim waterproof so perhaps it is dwr reliant.... which means it isn't waterproof for long, i suspect.
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