Examples of Water transfer indices for fabrics (DIN 54101)

Clothing

imt

Suits and garments
0.15 - 0.35
Shirts
0.20 - 0.45
Underwear and training garment
0.25 - 0.50

 

Workwear (DIN 61537) - winter protective: Rct, min = 150.10-3 m2K/W; Rct, max = 210.10-3 m2K/W; Rct, max = 550.10-3 m2hPa/W, rain protective: Rct, max = 200.10-3 m2hPa/W

Ret Value

Condition

=< 60.10-3 Very good
60.10-3 < Rct =< 130.10-3 Good
130.10-3 < Rct =< 200.10-3 Satisfactory
Rct > 200.10-3 Unsatisfactory
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