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Waterproof
The use of the term in relation to treated cotton ducks is prohibited by the "Fair Trade Practices Act" unless :the product shall be impervious to the passage of any water so long as the fabric may endure". "Water Resistant" is the proper designation for cloths treated to resist water penetration and leakage.

Waterproof
A fabric that withstands penetration by water. Waterproof fabrics are generally coated with chemicals or laminated with a film that closes the pores.

Waterproof
A term applied to fabrics whose pores have been closed, and therefore, will not allow water or air to pass through them.

Waterproof
Refers to fabrics that have been coated, laminated, or otherwise treated to prevent the penetration of water.

Waterproof
Describes fabric that is completely resistant to water and does not breathe.

Waterproof
The ability of a fabric to prevent water penetration.

Waterproof
Materials that are impermeable by water.

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A manufactured assembly of fibres or yarns (or both) that has substantial surface area in relation to its thickness, and sufficient mechanical strength to give the assembly inherent...

Ready-to-wear (RTW) is a term used in the textile and fashion industry to refer to clothing that is mass-produced and sold in standardized sizes. This type of clothing is designed to be worn straight...