Coated fabrics consist of a woven textile or non-woven cloth with a coating of plastic resin, rubber or elastomers, fluoropolymer (for example, PTFE or Teflon), or other materials for specific applications. Coated fabrics have a wide variety of uses, from projection screens to window shade fabrics, to artist’s materials, and other custom laminated materials.

Coated fabrics may be constructed using woven or non-woven fabric. Non woven fabric treated with special coatings or films is common in medical applications. Layered coated fibers can be used as an alternative to stitches or staples. Specially-treated coated fabric can provide a sterile barrier to protect wounds. Coated fabrics for medical applications can also be breathable to allow oxygen to pass through to the skin by using layers of water repellent or hydrophobic fibers thermally bonded together. Coated woven fabric is used to provide a flame retardant barrier, or protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Fire resistant coated fabrics are useful in public buildings such as sports and recreation arenas, event and exhibition halls, and industrial and agricultural buildings.

Coated fabrics consist of a woven textile or non-woven cloth with a coating of plastic resin, rubber or elastomers, fluoropolymer (for example, PTFE or Teflon), or other materials for specific applications. Coated fabrics have a wide variety of uses, from projection screens to window shade fabrics, to artist’s materials, and other custom laminated materials.

Coated fabrics may be constructed using woven or non-woven fabric. Non woven fabric treated with special coatings or films is common in medical applications. Layered coated fibers can be used as an alternative to stitches or staples. Specially-treated coated fabric can provide a sterile barrier to protect wounds. Coated fabrics for medical applications can also be breathable to allow oxygen to pass through to the skin by using layers of water repellent or hydrophobic fibers thermally bonded together. Coated woven fabric is used to provide a flame retardant barrier, or protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Fire resistant coated fabrics are useful in public buildings such as sports and recreation arenas, event and exhibition halls, and industrial and agricultural buildings.

Coated fabrics are also used to make protective clothing. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polymer-coated fabrics are used to make waterproof garments; to make industrial clothing that is resistant to oil, grease and chemicals; and to make bags or backpacks that are sturdy and water repellent. Teflon coated fabric is a very high strength material used to make gaskets and seals in the automotive industry and conveyor belts in manufacturing or processing environments. Rubber coated fabric is used to make water repellent bags and luggage. Rubber coated fabric also includes neoprene, which is used in wet suits and silicone rubber for conveyor belting and heat curtains. Coated fabrics also include vinyl coated fabric, which is frequently used to water- and mildew-proof fabrics used in outdoor applications, such as tents and tarps.