{"id":64214,"date":"2025-06-03T11:13:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T01:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=64214"},"modified":"2025-06-03T11:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T01:43:49","slug":"podcast-what-makes-a-fabric-waterproof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-what-makes-a-fabric-waterproof\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep163 &#8211; What Makes a Fabric Waterproof?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/Lo-2Fjwt_qs?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17231461\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17231461.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17231461&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water meets its match: fabric technologies demystified!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it rains, it pours &#8211; but it doesn&#8217;t have to bore! In this episode, Ben is presented with another opportunity to geek out, and this time our gear gurus unfold the complex world of waterproof fabrics. From the fundamental differences between waterproof, water-resistant, and water-repellent, to hydrostatic head ratings and coatings &#8211; Ben and Lauren decode every last drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation flows through PE versus PU treatments, siliconised fabrics, laminated materials, and the beading beauty of DWR coatings. Tune in for a masterclass in fabric technology that proves keeping dry is equal parts chemistry, engineering, and outdoor know-how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Body-Image-20.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wrapped up in a blue sleeping bag, wearing a red beanie, looking out beyond her tent. \" class=\"wp-image-64229\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"From the differences between waterproof, water-resistant, and water-repellent, to hydrostatic head ratings - Ben and Lauren decode every last drop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Body-Image-20.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Body-Image-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Body-Image-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Body-Image-20-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>From the differences between waterproof, water-resistant, and water-repellent, to hydrostatic head ratings &#8211; Ben and Lauren decode every last drop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:45 &#8211; Another Excuse for Ben to Geek Out&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:06 &#8211; Waterproof, Water-Resistant, and Water-Repellant <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:55 &#8211; Maintaining Realistic Expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:23 &#8211; Waterhead and Hydrostatic Head<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:49 &#8211; Coatings and Laminations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:37 &#8211; Hydrophilic Coatings and Preventing Hydrolysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:01 &#8211; PE Vs PU Coatings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:53 &#8211; Siliconised Fabrics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:21 &#8211; Laminated Fabrics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:23 &#8211; Durable Water Repellant (DWR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:20 &#8211; Canvas Vs Polyester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:14 &#8211; Re-Waterproofing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:01 &#8211; Another Geek-Out Done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All camping tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas camping tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polyester camping tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/swags#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All swags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/swags#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas swags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/swags#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polyester swags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts and Blogs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-tent-waterhead-ratings-with-zempire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep16 &#8211; Tent Waterhead Ratings with Zempire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/understanding-tent-waterhead-ratings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tent Waterhead Ratings: Explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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