{"id":1838,"date":"2021-05-12T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/?p=1838"},"modified":"2022-03-03T10:22:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T10:22:11","slug":"what-is-pul-fabric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/what-is-pul-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"What is PUL? From Cloth Diapers to Sports Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>What is PUL?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PUL stands for Polyurethane Laminate which is a very unique material. Also known as &#8220;thermal stretch&#8221; or &#8220;fuzzy rubber,&#8221; this waterproof material has a huge range of end uses from medical use to automotive use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How is PUL fabric made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We make the majority of PUL fabrics by taking a lightweight poly fabric, often an interlock knitted one, and then using a polyurethane film of about a millimeter thick to laminate this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This laminating process is done in one of two ways: solvent lamination or hot melt. Solvent lamination fuses the two substances (the fabric and the film) together to create a single fabric. Hot melt uses a hear-activated glue. This sticks the two materials together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/raincoat-1245688_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"what is pul? coat\" class=\"wp-image-5120\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is PUL used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it&#8217;s both waterproof and breathable, PUL has great splash-resistance. It\u2019s ideal for outerwear and outdoor clothing. Often machine washable and sometimes tumble-safe too, PUL is relatively easy to take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PUL has great windproof characteristics as well. When paired with the water barrier properties, this fabric becomes ideal for use in water sports equipment and shower curtains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s super easy to clean which lends itself well to certain upholstery applications too, especially in cars as well as restaurants and hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy-clean feature doesn\u2019t just extend to a quick wipe-down either. You can readily sterilize PUL. This makes it a popular fabric for medical bedding, mattress protectors, and even the outer cover of waterproof mattresses. Other incredibly useful applications are reusable incontinence products, diapers, and cloth menstrual pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cloth-pads.jpg\" alt=\"whats is PUL used for? cloth pads\" class=\"wp-image-5118\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Advantages of PUL fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Waterproof<\/li><li>Wind-barrier<\/li><li>Easy-Clean<\/li><li>Readily sterilized<\/li><li>Breathable<\/li><li>Has some stretch<\/li><li>Soft<\/li><li>Flexible<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Disadvantages of PUL fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If kept wet for extended periods it can disintegrate<\/li><li>It sticks to itself when damp<\/li><li>Doesn\u2019t respond well to fabric softener<\/li><li>Dryer sheets will lessen the waterproof effects<\/li><li>Can melt when exposed to intense heat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Printing on Polyurethane Laminate fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing your own PUL fabric can be a lot of fun. You can create your own waterproof fabrics for any number of end-uses. We coat our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/breathable-waterproof-fabric-printing\">Breathable Waterproof<\/a>\u00a0fabric only on one side but is smooth and matte with no fray at all. Great for furnishing, upholstery, linings, and garments this is a non-stretch fabric.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-printed-ella-waterproof-fabric\">Ella Waterproof<\/a>\u00a0is a super-lightweight fabric yet is still mega-tough. Again, laminated on the back, it is semi-transparent and outstandingly smooth, making it the ideal material for making garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/fabric-swatch-pack\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"825\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/students\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/discount-banner-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/discount-banner-blog.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/discount-banner-blog-300x15.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/discount-banner-blog-768x38.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is PUL? 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