Waterproof treatment

Waterproof treatment for technical fabrics and textiles: maximum protection against water

At Alonso Mercader, we have developed an advanced waterproof treatment for technical fabrics and textiles, designed to offer total protection against water and moisture, even in the most adverse weather conditions.

Unlike water-repellent fabrics, which only allow drops to slide off the surface, textiles treated with Waterproof completely block the penetration of liquids, ensuring durability, safety, and comfort with every use.

Why choose Alonso Mercader's Waterproof treatment?

The Waterproof/Impermeable treatment is the ideal solution for projects seeking total protection against moisture, durability, and comfort in any application. Textiles treated with this finish offer:

Superior performance against heavy rain and prolonged exposure to water.
Preservation of colors, texture, and softness, maintaining the original appearance of the fabric.
Greater durability, surpassing conventional textiles without waterproofing.
Reliable and safe use indoors and outdoors, without the need for additional treatments.
Optimized user experience: comfort, hygiene, and aesthetics guaranteed at all times.

With Alonso Mercader’s Waterproof, projects achieve a high level of protection and quality, ensuring that textiles meet the most demanding requirements for durability, design, and functionality.

The Waterproof/Impermeable treatment is the ideal solution for projects seeking total protection against moisture, durability, and comfort in any application. Textiles treated with this finish offer:

Superior performance against heavy rain and prolonged exposure to water.
Preservation of colors, texture, and softness, maintaining the original appearance of the fabric.
Greater durability, surpassing conventional textiles without waterproofing.
Reliable and safe use indoors and outdoors, without the need for additional treatments.
Optimized user experience: comfort, hygiene, and aesthetics guaranteed at all times.

With Alonso Mercader’s Waterproof, projects achieve a high level of protection and quality, ensuring that textiles meet the most demanding requirements for durability, design, and functionality.

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Featured collections with treatment: Waterproof

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Mass-dyed acrylic fabric

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Our approach combines advanced technology and specialized manufacturing, ensuring that fabrics maintain their functionality and aesthetics over time. In addition, the seams of treated fabrics can be sealed to prevent leaks in critical areas, and closure systems on sleeves, cuffs, or lapels contribute to comprehensive protection against moisture. As a result, waterproof-treated textiles not only protect against water, but also maintain their strength and softness even after prolonged use or continuous exposure to humid environments.

Difference between waterproof fabric and water-repellent fabric

It is essential to understand the difference between waterproofing and water repellency in technical textiles:

Waterproof textiles: do not allow water or any other liquid to penetrate under any circumstances. This type of fabric guarantees absolute protection, even against heavy rain or prolonged contact with water. Waterproof materials create a completely impenetrable barrier through the use of membranes or polymer layers attached to the textile surface.
Water-repellent textiles: these prevent water from being absorbed by the fabric, causing droplets to slide off the surface. However, their effectiveness is limited and can be lost over time or after multiple washes. Water repellency does not offer complete protection against extreme conditions.

Alonso Mercader’s Waterproof treatment guarantees that fabrics are completely waterproof, ensuring maximum protection in any project, from upholstery exposed to rain to coverings in humid environments.

Technology and durability of the Waterproof treatment

The waterproofing process for our technical textiles combines the application of polymer membranes and advanced surface treatments that cover the pores of the fabric. This technology forms a continuous barrier on the textile surface, preventing water from passing through the fibers without affecting the breathability or softness of the material.

Unlike water-repellent treatments, the waterproofing applied at Alonso Mercader remains stable even after frequent washing and intensive use, ensuring that the textiles retain their functionality and appearance for years. This makes the fabrics ideal for applications in outdoor upholstery, technical furniture, coatings, and environments with high exposure to humidity or heavy rain.

Advantages of Waterproof treatment in technical textiles

Fabrics treated with Waterproof offer multiple benefits:

Absolute protection against water: prevents leaks even under heavy rain or prolonged contact with liquids.
Greater durability and resistance: maintains the integrity of the fabrics and their aesthetic quality, extending their useful life.
Comfort and safety: prevents the user from feeling damp and protects the interior of the furniture or textile material.
Uncompromised aesthetics: colors, textures, and feel remain uniform, without alteration due to exposure to water.
Versatile application: suitable for upholstery, technical panels, and textiles for intensive indoor and outdoor use.
Easy maintenance: requires no additional treatments or special care to maintain waterproofing.

Applications of the Waterproof treatment

Alonso Mercader’s Waterproof treatment guarantees that textiles maintain total protection against water and comfort in all types of applications:

Outdoor upholstery and technical furniture: sofas, armchairs, chairs, and panels that withstand heavy rain without losing their softness or aesthetic appeal.
Coverings and exposed surfaces: fabrics that require continuous waterproofing, preventing leaks and protecting the internal structure.
High-demand projects: textiles designed for environments with frequent contact with moisture, ensuring durability, hygiene, and ease of maintenance.

Thanks to advanced technology and specialized manufacturing, Waterproof textiles provide optimal performance and reliability, even in environments where contact with water is constant or prolonged.

Alonso Mercader: innovation in waterproof treatments

At Alonso Mercader, we not only develop waterproof finishes, but also offer a complete catalog of technical treatments that include fire retardants, antibacterials, stain repellents, breathable, acoustic, Easy Clean, and Graffiti Free. Our experience and capacity for innovation allow us to create high-performance technical textiles, adapted to each project, guaranteeing maximum protection, comfort, and aesthetics.

Waterproof treatment for technical fabrics and textiles: maximum protection against water

Why choose Alonso Mercader's Waterproof treatment?

Featured collections with treatment: Waterproof

Nauta

Tectram

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Difference between waterproof fabric and water-repellent fabric

Technology and durability of the Waterproof treatment

Advantages of Waterproof treatment in technical textiles

Applications of the Waterproof treatment

Alonso Mercader: innovation in waterproof treatments

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Furniture

Automotive

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Interior upholstery

Exterior upholstery

Vinyl

Polyester

Polyurethane (PU)

Acrylic

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Cotton

Vegan leather

Composite

Easy Clean

Stain resistant

Graffiti Free

Waterbased

Breathable

Antibacterial

Virucidal

Thermal resistance

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Waterproof

Waterrepellent

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Evolve

Acualis

The Loop Firex

Pieltech

Diamond

Sueder

Buccara Firex

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Nauta

Tectram

Natural Lorea

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Nautical

Furniture

Automotive

Aviation

Healthcare

Community

Interior upholstery

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