Effect of salt spray on the rate of water vapor transmission in microporous fabrics

Two microporous fabrics, one formed by lamination and the second by coating, along with a nylon woven fabric, were subjected to a simulated sea spray environment. The water vapor transmission rates of the treated fabrics and of treated controls were determined using the desiccant method. As expected...

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Published in:Textile research journal 1985-08, Vol.55 (8), p.449-452
Main Authors: Mooney, C.L, Schwartz, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blockage
environmental factors
fabric
Fabrics
micropores
Nylons
salt spray
Simulation
Sprayers
Sprays
Textile composites
transmission
Water vapor
waterproof finishes
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Summary:Two microporous fabrics, one formed by lamination and the second by coating, along with a nylon woven fabric, were subjected to a simulated sea spray environment. The water vapor transmission rates of the treated fabrics and of treated controls were determined using the desiccant method. As expected, in all cases, the rate of moisture vapor transmission for the treated samples was significantly lower than that for the untreated. The majority of the blockage was inherent in the base fabric, with smaller amounts attributable to the microporous substrates.
ISSN:0040-5175
1746-7748
DOI:10.1177/004051758505500801