Glossary term
Laminate construction
A textile assembled from two or more layers bonded together — typically a face fabric, a membrane and a lining or backer.
Definition
Laminate constructions are how waterproof-breathable fabrics are produced. The number of layers defines the name — 2-layer, 2.5-layer, 3-layer.
Each configuration trades off weight, hand-feel, durability and moisture management.
Why it matters to DSEAMS
DSEAMS' Cohesive CIBS operates inline during lamination, fusing the laminate at the seam during the construction step itself rather than as a post-process.
Related terms
- 2-layer laminateA face fabric bonded to a membrane, with a separate free-hanging liner — light, soft, typically used in lifestyle and trail outerwear.
- 3-layer laminateShell, membrane and backer bonded as a single sandwich — the most durable laminate format, standard in technical alpine and expedition apparel.
- Barrier membraneThe thin functional layer inside a laminate that blocks liquid water while allowing vapour to pass.
- Inline laminationA construction method where textile lamination happens during the manufacturing sequence, not as a separate pre-process.
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