Abstract

A coated fabric is an engineered product derived by a combination of textile and polymer coating technology. Each type of coated fabric is designed to fulfill the requirements of a specific application. The textile substrate is chosen based on a knowledge of the strength and dimensional control requirements of the finished product. The coating, a product of polymer compounding knowledge, is chosen for its specific properties such as abrasion resistance, oil resistance, resistance to leaching, etc. The components, processing, testing, and uses of coated fabrics are discussed.