Waterproof Breathable Fabrics
Typical dimensions of water particles
Particle
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Size (diameter)
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Water vapour particles
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0.0003µm
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Droplets of fog
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100µm
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Drizzle
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500µm
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Rain
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2000µm
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Heavy rain
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3000µm
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N.B. Water repellent fabrics must have a water resistance greater than
130 hPa.
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