The ability of a fabric or membrane to block the passage of external air through it. In cold climatic conditions, windproof garments help to keep the wearer warm.
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What is “Windproof”
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The ability of a fabric or membrane to block the passage of external air through it. In cold climatic conditions, windproof garments help to keep the wearer warm.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Windproof
The ability of a fabric to be nonpermeable to wind and air.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Windproof
The ability of a fabric to shut out wind or air.
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