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2. Gore-Tex - Wikipedia

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   W. L. Gore & Associates. Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates 's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use. It is composed of expanded PTFE (ePTFE), a stretched ...

3. List of polyurethane applications - Wikipedia

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   Boat decks and outdoor marine surface areas. Some boat decks including U.S Navy and Pakistani fishing vessels use specialized polyurethane sealants to protect from constant moisture and harsh oceanic elements. As an example, Durabak-M26 uses a custom single-part polyurethane to prevent water seepage to unwanted areas. Water tanks

4. Tarpaulin - Wikipedia

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   Tarpaulin. An improvised tent using polytarp as a fly. Abandoned homeless shelter using plastic tarp. A tarpaulin ( / tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn / tar-PAW-lin, [1] also US: / ˈtɑːrpəlɪn / [2]) or tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with polyurethane, or ...

5. Polytetrafluoroethylene - Wikipedia

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   Polytetrafluoroethylene is a fluorocarbon solid, as it is a high- molecular-weight polymer consisting wholly of carbon and fluorine. PTFE is hydrophobic: neither water nor water-containing substances wet PTFE, as fluorocarbons exhibit only small London dispersion forces due to the low electric polarizability of fluorine.

6. Garden furniture - Wikipedia

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   Garden chairs and table, England A bench in a public park. Garden furniture, also called patio furniture or outdoor furniture, is a type of furniture specifically designed for outdoor use. It is typically made of weather-resistant materials such as aluminium which is rust-proof.

7. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing is the process of making an object, person or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or underwater to specified depths. Water-resistant and waterproof often refer to resistance ...