Before diving, all kinds of diving equipment will be prepared, and a wetsuit is essential. A wetsuit not only keeps the diver warm, but also protects the diver from collision injuries while diving. In fact, in addition to being used to make diving suits, diving fabrics are also widely used in other fields. Let’s learn more about it together.
What is diving fabric?
At present, common wetsuit fabrics are divided into nylon cloth and Lycra cloth. The central lining is foam rubber. Therefore, as long as the thickness is the same, the wetsuits made of the two fabrics have the same thermal insulation effect.
1. The difference between the two fabrics: in terms of surface fabric, one is nylon cloth and the other is Lycra cloth. Lycra has more threads per unit area and is knitted densely, so it is more wear-resistant. In addition, Lycra has better elasticity, so wetsuits made of Lycra will not deform.
2. The lifespan of the two fabrics: The lifespan of a Lycra wetsuit will be longer than that of a nylon wetsuit.
3. Prices of the two fabrics: Nylon fabric occupies a place in the market, mainly because of its relatively low price. Relatively speaking, the price of Lycra fabric is relatively high.
4. Non-functional choices: Since there are many colors of Lycra fabrics on the market, if you want your diving suit to be dazzling in the water, Lycra fabrics will be a better choice.
The scuba fabric not only retains heat, but also protects you from scratches, punctures, abrasions, etc. on coral reefs. Generally speaking, there are mainly three basic styles popular on the market, namely
1. Jellyfish suit (tights)
2. Wet diving suit
3. Dry diving suit.
Diving fabric characteristics and scope of application:
It has good weather resistance, ozone aging resistance, self-extinguishing properties, and good oil resistance, second only to nitrile rubber. It has excellent tensile strength, elongation, and elasticity, but poor electrical insulation and storage stability. The use temperature is -35~ 130℃. In addition to diving suits, diving fabrics are also widely used in sports protective gear, body shaping products, gifts, thermos cup covers, fishing pants, shoe materials and other fields.
Moreover, diving fabrics have already been used in fashion by many designers, and they have gradually become a new season trend due to their excellent plasticity and comfortable touch. From the T stage to the streets, from celebrities to mix-and-match experts, clothing made of wetsuit fabrics has a high appearance rate. Because of the particularity of the material, clothing made of diving fabrics looks very textured, and the silhouette can be naturally formed without too many problems with the person’s body shape. Oversized coats, printed pullover sweatshirts, fishtail skirts, deconstructed skirts, crisp waist dresses, etc. Smooth and concise appearance is the key, and the three-dimensional and sculptural sense of bones creates a technological style.
What are the advantages of diving fabrics:
1. Protect products and prevent wear and tear;
2. The material is elastic, reducing damage to the product due to collision;
3. Light and comfortable, can also be carried alone;
4. Fashionable appearance design;
5. No deformation after long-term use;
6. Dust-proof, anti-static, anti-scratch;
7. Waterproof and breathable, can be washed repeatedly.
Washing diving fabrics is very simple, just use daily detergent. Because the diving fabric itself is waterproof. After washing, be careful not to expose it to the sun for a long time and let it dry naturally. Long-term exposure to the sun will cause the rubber to age and affect its feel.
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