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WMVP MEMBRANE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Clothing (General)
  • Clothing (Military)
CONT

The WMVP [waterproof moisture vapour permeable] membrane incorporated into the garments (less fleece) provides protection from the wind, snow, sleet, and rain while permitting the transfer of body moisture to the outside.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
  • Habillement (Militaire)
CONT

L'intérieur des gants [pour temps froids et pluvieux] comporte trois membranes, une membrane imperméable à l'eau et perméable à la transpiration (IEPT) (Gore-Tex), un isolant thermique et une doublure molletonnée en microfibres de polyester.

Key term(s)
  • membrane interne imperméable à l'eau permeable à la transpiration

Spanish

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