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Our Fabrics

Fabrics Used by Wiggy's, Inc.

DUCKSBACK

DUCKSBACK fabric sheds water exactly like water running down a ducks back.

Many fabrics sold as “waterproof” and “breathable” are made by laminating or coating a flat-weave nylon, then spraying on a water repellent. The repellent works for a rain or two. Once it wears off, water can seep in wherever there is the slightest opening.

Ducksback Fabric weaveDUCKSBACK works differently. It uses a weave that creates a shingle-like pattern that does not inhibit the flow of the moisture from going down the garment. This is accomplished without the use of any water repellent chemicals, laminating, or coating anything. The water runs down the fabric just like water running down a duck's back.

I haven’t been as excited about a material since I discovered continuous filament fiber and how to work with it, now known as Lamilite.

Thanks to the material's micro-gutter structure (photo), tiny convex bulges reduce horizontal surface tension to enable raindrops to slip smoothly off the surface in a vertical direction. DUCKSBACK also has high moisture permeability due to its non-laminated structure, so it allows sweat vapor to escape, keeping the inner surface dry and pleasant to touch.

The above explanation is the reason why the Ducksback material works so well at shedding water, it really is like water running down a duck's back.

The way the yarns used to weave the fabric are bulky and as such when the fabric goes through the dying and finishing process there is always a small amount of shrinkage which causes the yarns to bulk up. Since the fabric is not flat as normal woven nylon it is not smooth. The hand or feel of the fabric is also much softer than nylon.

MultiCam©

Multicam MultiCam© by Crye Precision

The MultiCam© pattern is really the best all around camo pattern you can find. For concealment, this pattern is far and above those we have used in the past.

Military Patterns Past & Present

Wiggy's offers a number of camouflage materials that are, and have been, used for different products....

Marine Corps Marpat Marine Corps Marpat
Army Digital ACU Army Digital ACU
Air Force ABU Air Force ABU
Woodland Camo Woodland Camo
Desert Camo Desert Camo

Supplex Nylon

Supplex has a very close look, feel and durability to cotton, though these are where the similarities halt.

  • Supplex manages moisture much more efficiently than cotton, drying in less time and absorbing less moisture to begin with.
  • Because of the weave of the yarns, Supplex has a high water and wind shedding capability. Bringing you close to the waterproof line without stepping over it.
  • The abrasion and tear resistance is as high as it is with cotton, however you will not find strings and threads fraying if that barbed wire fence gets the better of you.
  • Supplex is light and an added bonus, the color stays with the garment for much longer than many other materials, even through multiple launderings.

Urethane Coated Nylon

Urethane coating is a waterproof film adhered to the nylon at the mill. It IS NOT the type of material that you may have experienced "peeling" in the past. Urethane is 100% waterproof, which will keep moisture (either side) from passing through. The products such as our shelters and clothing that we use the urethane material on have been seam taped for 100% waterproofness.

Depending on the item, certain patterns may not be available. Please feel free to call with any questions. 970-241-5921 or contact us »