As an important functional material, waterproof cloth is widely used in construction, agriculture, logistics and outdoor products. According to different materials, processes and uses, waterproof cloth can be divided into many types, each type has unique performance and applicable scenarios. Understanding the classification of waterproof cloth helps companies accurately select products to meet the needs of different customers.
Classification by material
The material of waterproof cloth directly affects its waterproofness, durability and applicable environment. Common materials include:
PVC waterproof cloth: With polyvinyl chloride as the main raw material, it has excellent waterproofness, corrosion resistance and UV resistance, and is suitable for long-term outdoor use, such as construction site covering, tents, etc.
PE waterproof cloth: Polyethylene material is light, low cost, and has good flexibility. It is often used in temporary covering, rain protection for cargo transportation and other scenes.
Oxford cloth waterproof cloth: It uses coating or laminating technology to enhance waterproofness, wear-resistant and durable, and is suitable for outdoor furniture covers, luggage waterproof layers, etc.
Rubber waterproof cloth: Made of natural or synthetic rubber, it has good elasticity and high and low temperature resistance. It is often used for industrial equipment protection, ship waterproofing, etc.
Classification by process
The processing technology of waterproof cloth determines its waterproof performance and service life, which is mainly divided into:
Coated waterproof cloth: PVC, PU or PE and other materials are coated on the base cloth to form a dense waterproof layer, which is suitable for high-strength waterproof needs.
Laminated waterproof cloth: The plastic film is compounded on the cloth through hot pressing or bonding process, which is both waterproof and breathable, and is often used for agricultural greenhouse covering.
Laminated waterproof cloth: The multi-layer material composite process, such as non-woven fabric + plastic film, is used to improve flexibility and tear resistance, which is suitable for packaging and transportation protection.
Classification by use
Different application scenarios have different performance requirements for waterproof cloth. Common uses include:
Building waterproofing: used for temporary roof covering, basement moisture-proofing, etc., and requires high strength and weather resistance.
Agricultural protection: Greenhouse covering, crop frost protection, requires good breathability and anti-aging.
Logistics and transportation: Goods are rainproof and dustproof. Lightweight and easy to store PE or Oxford cloth waterproof cloth is more popular.
Outdoor products: tents, awnings, etc., need to be waterproof, windproof and UV-resistant.
There are various types of waterproof fabrics, and companies can choose suitable products according to customer needs. With the advancement of material technology, the performance of waterproof fabrics will be further improved and the application field will be more extensive.