Typical for this fabric type
- Construction
- Bonded / laminated, 3-layer laminate
- Knit
- Three layers laminated into one fabric
- Usual composition
- Polyester or nylon face, PU or TPU membrane and a polyester tricot backer, laminated together.
- Weight class
- Midweight
- Feel
- Firm hand with a smooth tricot inside
- Common finishes
- Water-repellent
- Season
- Winter
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
- Moisture management
- High
- Quick drying
- High
- Softness
- Moderate
- Durability
- Very high
- Wind resistance
- Very high
- Water resistance
- Very 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), with fully taped seams; 3-layer shells are usually specified at the higher ratings. Test certificates come from a third-party lab
Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.
Decoration suitability
- Embroidery Not suitable
- 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 through all three layers breaks the waterproof barrier; logos are heat-transferred, printed or bonded. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.
