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56" 2-Ply Hi-Count Taslan Nylon DWR @ $8.95/ linear yard

100% nylon tightly woven fabric made from a very fine filament. It has a durable water-resistant (DWR) finish to repel rain.

$8.95

Sold in .25, .5, .75 Yd. Increments, .5 Yd. Min.

60" Printed Micro Sued Polyester DWR @ $10.95/ linear yard

Printed Micro Sued Polyester DWR for jackets, to shorts and shirts, to swim wear, these fabrics are perfect for clothing and other garments worn near the skin! Completely breathable!

$10.95

Sold in .25, .5, .75 Yd. Increments, .5 Yd. Min.

60" Ten Mile Cloth 100% Acrylic @ 12.95/ linear yard

7.5 oz sq. yd. A high-visibility, fabric, for safety clothing, hunting apparel, bags, etc. Treated with DWR (durable water resistant) Scotchgard? Rain and Stain Repellent for maximum water repellency

$12.95

Sold in .25, .5, .75 Yd. Increments, .5 Yd. Min.

Water Resistant Fabric

In order to make a fabric water resistant it is usually coated with some form of waterproofing agent such as wax, rubber or polyvinyl chloride. Other forms of waterproof fabrics are made out of synthetic materials that are naturally water resistant. One of the most common and classic uses for this type of material is the rubberized cloth used to make the traditional British Mackintosh rain jacket. This jacket has been around for decades and is one of the first water resistant jackets to be patented. One of the most important and unique features of water resistant fabric is that while it prevents water droplets from passing from the outside to the inside of a jacket, it still allows water vapor to pass through from the inside to outside. This allows the person wearing a waterproof jacket like the Mackintosh to stay dry in the rain and keeps them from getting soggy from the inevitable buildup of sweat on might get during a walk on a rainy day. In order to classify water resistant fabrics properly a standardized laboratory testing procedure has been established so that all manufacturers are working to the same standards. The measurement is recorded in millimeters of water.

To establish the correct reading a column of water is suspended above the fabric. The more water in millimeters that can be added to the column without it seeping through the cloth the better the cloth is said to be, with mid range fabrics averaging 5,000 mm of water resistance. At the same time this same water resistant fabric needs to be able to breath, this is measured by recording the speed at which water vapor passes through the fabric over a 24 hour period and is measure in grams/ square meter of cloth/ 24 hour period or abbreviated as g/m2/d, which is often reduced to a simple g. The average rating here is 5,000 g. thus a good quality mid range cloth will have a reading of 5,000 mm and 5,000 g. However these reading may not mean as much as the testing seems to make them seem as garments with far lower numbers hold up very well even in pouring rain. At the same time there are some new fabrics that have been manufactured to be water resistant fabric merely by virtue of their design. Essentially the manufacturer combines two separate layers of different fabrics.

One of them is water resistant, while the other is windproof; some of these fabrics actually fail the hydrostatic test yet will keep you perfectly dry in very heavy downpours. One last method to create a water resist fabric would be to use one of the various types of spray water proofing, although some of these sprays do have an adverse effect on the fabric itself over time. If you are in need of a water resistant fabric for your project there is only one place you need to go and that is Seattle Fabrics. Here you find a full spectrum of waterproof fabrics along with many other types of fabric, along with the patterns and hardware you need to create many different items. They offer the best in outdoor fabrics along with top notch customer service for your convenience.

Sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards
56" 2-Ply Hi-Count Taslan Nylon DWR
100% nylon tightly woven fabric made from a very fine filament. It has a durable water-resistant (DWR) finish to repel rain. It has wicking capabilities to keep you cool in the summer. This fabric travels well and is excellent for all outerwear projects. The stout 2-ply hi-count nylon weave of this versatile fabric makes it useful for anything from skiwear and wind shirts to hiking and surfing shorts.

Best DIY Projects & Uses for this Fabric: Parkas, skiwear, rainwear, expedition suits, cycling gear

Bolt Width: 56"

Fabric Colors Available: Purple, Yellow, White, Khaki, Silver, Olive, Black, Oyster, Red, Royal Blue, Charcoal, Brown, Navy Blue

Sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards
60" Silkara DWR
Three-part system of densely woven fabric, micro-porous polyurethane coating and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. This breathable wind and waterproof fabric system is a top knotch performance fabric.

Cleaning: cold water wash, line dry, may be dry-cleaned, no Trichloroethylene.

Best DIY Projects & Uses for this Fabric: Outerwear, skiwear, rainwear, hunting & cycling apparel

Bolt Width: 60"

Fabric Colors Available: Navy, Bronze, Silver, Forest, Purple, Burgundy, Wineberry

Sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards
60" Micro Suede Polyester
100% polyester microfiber with a soft sanded finish. Woven tightly with extremely fine fibers, it is very water repellent and still breathable. In addition, it has a DWR (durable water resistant) finish. This amazing fabric has the look and feel of a heavy sanded silk fabric that is great for all outerwear and rainwear projects.

Best DIY Projects & Uses for this Fabric: Outerwear, skiwear, rainwear

Bolt Width: 60"

Fabric Colors Available: Burgundy, New Red, Arctic Blue, Royal, Indigo, Black, Shell, Wheat, Charcoal, White, Fl. Yellow and Dark Brown

Sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards
60" Printed Micro Suede Polyester DWR
Printed Micro Suede Polyester DWR for jackets, to shorts and shirts, to swim wear, these fabrics are perfect for clothing and other garments worn near the skin! Completely breathable!

Best DIY Projects & Uses for this Fabric: Jackets, apparel, swimwear

Bolt Width: 60"

Fabric Colors Available: Navy Hibiscus, Black Hibiscus, Yellow Hibiscus, Red Hibiscus, Pink and Brown

Sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards
61" WeatherMAX 65 Polyester
6.5 oz sq. yd. This 100% solution dyed polyester incorporates UV resistant characteristics for long-term color and strength retention along with excellent breathability and abrasion resistance. The HydroMAX finish raises the bar of hydro-static performance and delivers unsurpassed water repellency, mildew and oil resistance without relying on environmentally unfriendly coating compounds. WeatherMAX 65 has anti-microbial properties and a minimum UV resistance of 1000 hours but only weighs 6.5 oz./sq. yard due to the use of a filament rather than a spun yarn like acrylic fabrics. Excellent for anything from horse blankets to tough outerwear to marine grade tarps.
Best DIY Projects & Uses for this Fabric: Tough outerwear, marine grade tarps, equestrian

Bolt Width: 61"

Fabric Colors Available: Yellow, Pacific Blue, Toast, Forest, Black, Charcoal, White
Premium Color $1.45 extra: Navy

Sold in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 yard increments with a 1/2-yard minimum. Enter partial yard increments in decimal form, e.g. 1.5 = 1-1/2 yards
60" Ten Mile Cloth 100% Acrylic
A high-visibility, fabric, for safety clothing, hunting apparel, bags, etc. Treated with DWR (durable water resistant) Scotchgard? Rain and Stain Repellent for maximum water repellency, Ten Mile Cloth is soft, comfortable, provides superior cold weather resistance, has excellent mold, mildew and chemical resistance, is great for safety applications and is inherently quiet.

Best DIY Projects & Uses for this Fabric: Tough outerwear, marine grade tarps, equestrian

Bolt Width: 60"

Fabric Colors Available: Fluorescent Yellow