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PU-Coated Waterproof Shell

A woven shell with a polyurethane coating on the back that makes it water-resistant or waterproof, depending on the coating. It is a lower-cost route to a waterproof ski jacket or pant, most often at the 5K or 10K rating, with taped seams for fuller protection.

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PU-Coated Waterproof Shell: close-up of red PU-coated shell fabric, woven face
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specification

What is typical, and what we confirm for your order

Typical for this fabric type

Construction
Woven
Knit
Woven, PU-coated on the back
Usual composition
Polyester or nylon woven with a PU coating on the back.
Weight class
Midweight
Feel
Smooth face with a coated, slightly rubbery back
Common finishes
Water-repellent, PU-coated
Season
Winter
Warmth
Low
Breathability
Moderate
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Low
Quick drying
High
Softness
Moderate
Durability
High
Wind resistance
Very high
Water resistance
High

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Availability
Offered in waterproof ratings from 5,000 to 20,000 mm (5K–20K); coated shells are most often specified at 5K or 10K. Seams can be fully taped. Test certificates come from a third-party lab

Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.

Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Test first
  • Screen printing Suitable
  • Sublimation printing Not suitable
  • Heat transfer Suitable
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Suitable
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable
  • Leather-style patch Test first

Embroidery pierces the coating, so logos go where the lining covers the back, or are heat-transferred. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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