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Water-Resistant Spunlace Fabric is a soft, strong and low-lint nonwoven material engineered with water-resistant and flame-retardant performance for hygiene, industrial, protective and technical applications.

Key Features

1. Water & Liquid Splash Resistant - Passes static hydrostatic pressure testing (GB/T 4744-2013), resisting light liquid splashes and surface moisture.
2. High Tear & Breaking Strength - EN 14325:2018 Class 3 breaking strength (138.6N MD / 139.6N CD) and Class 2 tear strength (38.6N MD / 37.3N CD) resist ripping under everyday work-site stress.
3. Antistatic Surface - Surface resistance tested to EN 1149-1:2006, helping reduce static charge build-up in dust-sensitive or flammable-atmosphere workplaces.
4. Limited Flame Spread - Limiting Oxygen Index of 36.7–36.9% plus a pass result under ISO 15025:2016 (no flame spread, no molten debris, 0-second afterglow), aligned with EN ISO 14116:2015.
5. Lightweight Yet Puncture-Resistant - EN 14325:2018 Class 2 puncture resistance (avg. 18N) at only 92 gsm, keeping garments light without sacrificing durability.

Specifications

EN 14325:2018 rates chemical protective clothing materials from Class 1 (lowest) to Class 6 (highest) on key mechanical properties. Results below are from independent Test Report No. 250103403.

Applications

Water-Resistant Spunlace Fabric is commonly converted into:

• Chemical protective coveralls (Type 5/6)
• Oil, gas, and petrochemical workwear
• Paint spraying and automotive refinishing suits
• Antistatic garments for hazardous or dust-explosive environments
• General industrial maintenance and cleaning apparel
• Disposable protective clothing for asbestos abatement and contamination control

FAQ

Is this fabric fully waterproof?

No - it's water-resistant, not waterproof. With a static hydrostatic resistance averaging 1.9 kPa, it's designed to repel light liquid splashes and surface moisture rather than withstand submersion or sustained water pressure. Film lamination or coating can be added for higher liquid-barrier needs.

Is the fabric flame-retardant or fireproof?

It isn't fireproof, but it does show limited flame spread behavior. The fabric carbonizes rather than melting or dripping (Limiting Oxygen Index 36.7–36.9%), and it passed ISO 15025:2016 surface ignition testing with no flame spread to the edges and 0-second afterglow - consistent with EN ISO 14116:2015 for limited flame spread materials.

Does it have antistatic properties?

Surface resistance was tested to EN 1149-1:2006, returning a geometric mean of 1.976×10⁹ Ω, indicating reduced static charge accumulation. Full antistatic garment compliance (e.g., EN 1149-5) also depends on the finished garment's design, including grounding points and seam construction.

What's the difference between the plain weave pattern and semi-cross lapping?

"Plain weave" describes the surface texture created during the spunlace process -Woodpulp polyester nonwoven fabric isn't made from yarns or looms, so this isn't a woven construction. "Semi-cross lapping" describes how fibers are laid during web formation, angling them to balance strength between the machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD) - which is why breaking and tear strength stay close in both directions.

Can this fabric be used for medical or surgical gowns?

This fabric is tested and classified against industrial protective clothing standards (EN 14325:2018, EN ISO 14116:2015), not medical barrier standards such as EN 13795 or AAMI PB70. It's intended for industrial and chemical-splash protective applications rather than surgical use.

What colors and widths are available?

Standard production runs in white and blue at 92 gsm. Other colors, weights, and roll widths can be produced to order - contact Weston Nonwoven with your target specification and volume.

Test data sourced from independent Test Report No. 250103403.