Does "water repellent" mean that water won't soak into the fabric or that water won't pass through it? I need it for a waterproof backing.
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In testing it means the fabric will shead water and have minimal pass-through. For truly waterproof you need a fabric that has something more than a DWR coating. Silnylon is this. This is what tents are made of. -rpm
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The material is a heavy cloth, not exactly sure what. I believe it is not actually waterproof, but it is thick and therefore would be able to repel light rain for sure.
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I would say that it is mildly water resistant. I put it under running water from the tap, and after 10-15 seconds waters started coming through the stitching. Otherwise, it didn't seem to penetrate, but I would guess with time it would slowly seep through.
400697
It is a fabric material. Good enough to prevent abrasions if you landed on the usual places like your hip or knee because of the reinforcement pads. It repells water, but I don't recommend it for constant rain. Got caught in a downpour, and couldn't hide shelter for 30 miles. The pants soaked through.
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Agree with the othe two posters, it will stand up to a light shower but definitely not steady rain. It is padded well so it would take a bit of water to soak all they way through. It is matte fabric, not the shiny stuff the repels rain better.
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If you are looking to swim with your phone in it, no. I ran a half with it and splashed water on myself and sweat a ton without issues. But no, it is not water proof. It may repel water, but the fabric is nylon feeling.
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I think it is water resistant but I keep mine indoors so I am not positive. The fabric seems to be a synthetic like nylon with a tight weave structure so it should resist water to some degree.
921993
It isn't made from waterproof fabric. If you wanted to use it to be a waterproof bag I would spray it with carhart waterproofing spray. I imagine it would work just fine after that.
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I haven't installed my awning yet to test it in the rain. The Fabric on mine is tightly woven and looks that water can not pass through.
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It's not waterproof, but I've biked in the rain with it (not on purpose of course LOL) and it's held up just fine. It's not slippery fabric so you don't slip and slide on it. It dries pretty quickly too.
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It is porous. Air is able to move through the fabric. It was beautiful new. However, my personal experience in north florida, on the georgia line, it lasted less than one summer. For whatever reason the fabric completely disintegrated!!! COMPLETELY , to nothing. No idea what happened. Full sun midday and shade late in the day. But to further answer your question. No. This is not water proof.
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I've been wearing it as a cover over a down jacket, and my jacket has not been getting wet. I also wore it over a sweatshirt on a cruise ship in Glacier Bay. My camera got too wet to use again, but my sweatshirt stayed dry. I guess I should have used the jacket to cover the camera too.
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If you are referring to being water resistant. Mine hasn't been in anyway near water. I will think it's not water resistant.
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Please excuse me as I try to help you. This word is misused a lot at times. Can you go diving with it and keep items dry, most likely not. I have been caught in a few downpours of rain for extended amounts of time and my items inside were dry. So I would say the bag is water repellent to an extent. Waterproof meaning surrounded by water on every inch of the bag and not allowing water to penetrate, and I don't think it would pass that test. My bag kicks butt, I have abused, thrown, and almost wanted it to fall apart to justify trying something new out, but it won't give. Due to that I bought a smaller condor bag and molle gear. Please excuse me as I try to help you. This word is misused a lot at times. Can you go diving with it and keep items dry, most likely not. I have been caught in a few downpours of rain for extended amounts of time and my items inside were dry. So I would say the bag is water repellent to an extent. Waterproof meaning surrounded by water on every inch of the bag and not allowing water to penetrate, and I don't think it would pass that test. My bag kicks butt, I have abused, thrown, and almost wanted it to fall apart to justify trying something new out, but it won't give. Due to that I bought... » Read More Please excuse me as I try to help you. This word is misused a lot at times. Can you go diving with it and keep items dry, most likely not. I have been caught in a few downpours of rain for extended amounts of time and my items inside were dry. So I would say the bag is water repellent to an extent. Waterproof meaning surrounded by water on every inch of the bag and not allowing water to penetrate, and I don't think it would pass that test. My bag kicks butt, I have abused, thrown, and almost wanted it to fall apart to justify trying something new out, but it won't give. Due to that I bought a smaller condor bag and molle gear. « Show Less
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It is a water based product. If used on 'S' code fabrics (which are usually dry clean only fabrics) there would be a chance of leaving a water mark.
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I wouldn't go as far as saying waterproof. Water-repellent is more like it. It will definitely keep dry in a light rain, but not if you're out in it for hours or caught in a torrential downpour.
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I'm not sure if it actually will "waterproof"; maybe you can ask the company. It is very water-repellent. Hope that helps!