Waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction
OwnerTatsu Kato, Takashi Imaiinventors
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Abstract
A waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction is provided comprising a laminate of a water-permeable material such as a polyester fabric bonded to a waterproof, water-vapor-permeable film such as a film of expanded, porous polytetrafluoroethylene, wherein at least a part of the laminate is molded so that it has a permanent curved shape. This fabric construction is useful in various articles of clothing such as hats.
Claims9
A waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction comprising a three-dimensional laminate of a water-permeable material bonded to a waterproof, water-vapor-permeable film, at least a part of said laminate being molded so that it has a permanent three-dimensional curved shape.
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