A flexible, vapor permeable, liquid impermeable composite fabric
comprising a ultraviolet light stabilized and thermally stabilized
microporous-formable polyolefin barrier layer extrusion laminated to an
ultra-violet light stabilized and thermally stabilized polyolefin
nonwoven fabric, the composite of which has been incrementally stretched
to induce sufficient moisture vapor transmission characteristics while
maintaining adequate resistance to water penetration, and methods of
making the composite. This composite may be further laminated to one or
more layers of either woven or nonwoven materials offering strength and
environmental resistance characteristics sufficient for various outdoor
applications including covers and building construction products.
Embodiments of the above mentioned components have been shown to offer
improved liquid resistance, environmental stability, and abrasion
resistance as compared to existing commercially available materials.