Can a fabric be water resistant and breathable at the same time?
Nobody wants to perform daily tasks in a garment which is not breathable. On the other hand, it is important for the garment to be resistant to liquids to protect the wearer. Fortunately, there is a fabric that has both features. Using a simple coffee pot with boiling liquid it is quite easy to demonstrate the breathability of the fabric as well as its resistance to hold the liquid. See how Tyvek® performed in comparison to Microporous Film (MPF).
Originally from DuPont™ Tyvek®