PVC oxford fabric for tents
I: What is Oxford Fabric
Oxford is the synthetic materials made of polyamide (not fabric!), Which the developers called "nylon". Since its invention, Oxford has remained a material made of woven nylon fibers. Recently, Oxford is also made of polyester.
The Oxford fabric or cloth was one of four modern est fabrics named after the most popular universities, viz., Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, and Harvard in a Scottish fabric mill in the 19th century. This fabric features a basket weave structure made by weaving multiple yarns together by passing them over one another in vertical and horizontal directions. Thin yarns are woven over a thicker filler yarn. While making colored and patterned Oxford shirts, the threads passing in one direction are dyed, while the others are left in white. This creates a slightly thicker cloth with a fine texture and gives the fabric a unique checkerboard appearance. Though it is a little coarse, it is quite comfortable to wear. The fabric is mainly used for making cotton dress shirts for both casual and formal occasions due to its versatility. Besides that, it also has many other applications.
Initially, Oxford cloth was made with pure cotton, but many of them are now made by incorporating synthetic fibers such as polyester and rayon. It is a fabric that needs less care than most other fabrics. It can easily be put for wash and stays in shape better, compared to most other fabrics. Oxford fabrics are very affordable due to the yarn used for weaving, and are comfy too.
II: Polyester Oxford Fabric different coating:
Polyester Oxford fabrics are often used with an additional coating. One such coating is polyurethane, which provides water and wind-resisting properties as well as prevents accumulation of dirt between fibers, while the other, i.e., polyvinyl chloride coating provides complete water resistance.
PVC Coating
PU Coating
PA Coating
III: Oxford Fabric Characteristics
a. The Oxford fabric has great insulating properties. It can trap in a lot of air depending on its thickness and keeps one warm. Hence, it can be a great choice for winter.
b. Oxford fabrics have fine textures and are slightly heavy in weight.
c.Their basket type of weaving gives the fabric durable and breathable properties.
d. These fabrics age well and get softer with each use.
e. They are also naturally resistant to wrinkles.
f.Oxford fabrics dry easily after washing.
g. They have good resistance to abrasion and chemical agents.
h. They are machine-washable, easy to maintain, and tend to retain their shape. They require little to no ironing after going through the washing process.
IV: Oxford Fabric Advantages:
Oxford is a strong and durable material, it is more than enough for the production of backpacks, bags, overalls, etc. In normal household use, Oxford products easily last 10 years or more without significant loss of properties and appearance.
The main positive advantage of Oxford Fabric are:
- excellent price / quality ratio - high reliability at a fairly low price;
- strength;
- resistance to contamination and ease of care;
- resistance to chemical reagents;
- resistance to deformation (elasticity);
- aesthetic appearance;
- does not crumble at cutting;
- water resistance thanks to special impregnation from polyurethane.
V: What the best Oxford fabric for Tents:
Oxford fabrics are great for making bags like school bags, promotional bags, laundry bags, backpacks, laptop cases, prams, sheets, pillows, sleeping bags, covers for clothing and furniture, home decoration, etc.finished with coating and waterproof.
VI: Oxford Fabric Applications:
Beside the tents, Oxford Fabric also have many other applications: Sportswear, down jacket, rainproof parka, coat, tent, shoes and socks, curtains, bags, as well as high-grade waterproof and moisture permeable ski shirt, mountaineering suit, windbreaker and so on.
National defense, navigation, fishing, offshore oil wells, transportation and other fields. Waterproof coating series fabric, with windproof, waterproof, moisture permeability and other functions.
VII: About Derflex:
DERFLEX is professional Oxfod Fabric manufacturer in China, with experience over 20 years, DER focus on manufacturing and exploring Oxford fabrics.
For more information, welcome to reach us at Ann Li with What”s APP:+86-187-0192-0943 E-mail: ann@derflex.com