Water Resistant fabric

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Our water resistant fabric range includes high visibility neon fabrics for outdoor water repellant coats which are water resistant on the neon side and a range of cotton coated water resistant fabric in a denim blue, yellow and grey. We also have a lovely Liberty oilcloth and digital print patterned dralon outdoor fabrics, perfect for a lovely summer tablecloth. Shop water-resistant fabrics in the UK at Fabrics Galore London. What is Water-Resistant Fabric? The fabrics we stock are water-resistant, rather than waterproof. This means the fabric is designed to not allow water to pass through it easily and it’s not affected by water in the same way other fabrics are. Commonly, water-resistant fabrics are coated to help prevent the penetration of water and some water will sit on the surface of the fabric rather than pass through it, making it ideal for a range of outdoor textile projects. The cotton we supply at Fabrics Galore is coated with polyurethane and acrylic to make it water-repellent, so it’s perfect for outerwear or a bag, for example. The coated side of the fabric has a waxy feel and the other side will be much softer. Although this is not a completely waterproof fabric, it is in fact waterproof on the outer side and it’s ideal for dressmaking outerwear which needs to be a little bit waterproof. Can you Wash Water-Resistant Fabric? Water-resistant materials are designed to be hardwearing and they will often be stain resistant. Thanks to the polyurethane and acrylic coating, most water, dirt and grime can simply be brushed away with a soft brush or wiped off the fabric with a damp cloth. Just be careful whenever you’re cleaning water-resistant fabric to ensure you’re not stripping away the coating and it’s advisable to avoid harsh cleaning products. You may also be able to wash items made from fabric that is water-resistant in the washing machine. Some fabrics are washable on a cool cycle and you shouldn’t wash them at more than 30 degrees to prevent damage to