DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WATERPROOF,WATER RESISTANT AND WATER REPELLENT.

Many a times we confuse between the three terms namely; waterproofing, water resistant and water repellent.There will be a brief discussion on the differences of three.

Definitions.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary the definitions are as follows:-
Waterproofing.
Impervious to water

Water resistant.
Able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely

Water repellent 
Not easily penetrated by water, especially as a result of being treated for such a purpose with a surface coating

Water resistant
It is designed specifically to resist damage by water but can resist the penetration of water up to some degree therefore the lowest of the three on water protection.
Water resistant fabrics provide protection from limited precipitation.

Water repellent 
More effective than water resistant.It is hydrophobic which means repels with water.
Has a breathable membrane that allows air transmission which help regulate heat and release moisture.
Water repellent fabric is coated with a finish such as (DWR ) which stands for durable water repellent.

Waterproofing 
It is the best of the three as it is more effective one.It basically means there is no penetration of water either in or out to provide a high level of sustained water protection during the harshest conditions.More on waterproofing contact us.

There is a thin line between the three hence the difference is subjected on the effectiveness.There is a wide change and debates but all in all is that it enables our fabrics be durable and long lasting among other benefits.
In construction it is important to know all and use them as needed.That is why we exist. At East African Flooring and Build Construction Chemicals we not only offer the services but also the best products to suite the client.
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Article by: Imelda Atieno