
Hello. This is Kayaba from the ApparelX Trend Blog.
Today, as the title says, I’ll introduce 3-layer textile.
It is a functional material made by laminating three layers: the outer fabric, an intermediate layer (special material such as a film), and the lining.
Thanks to the special film in the middle layer, the textile has waterproof performance while also maintaining breathability, making it harder for clothing to get stuffy. It is a material that combines the seemingly contradictory functions of keeping water out while reducing moisture buildup.
It is mainly used for outdoor wear, but due to its functionality, it also seems to be increasingly used for town wear.
There are also 2-layer and 2.5-layer types, but while fewer layers make them lighter, the exposed special film can be more prone to aging deterioration showing through on the back side of the textile, which can lead to discomfort when worn.
* This is a special textile, and needle holes generally remain, so the factories that can sew it are limited. At the product planning stage, it is necessary to confirm with the sewing factory and secure a factory that can sew it.
Below are the 3-layer textiles currently on sale at ApparelX.
| Product number | Maker name | Product name | Description | Construction | Fabric weight (g/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060340 | TAKISADA NAGOYA | Nylon OX Hard Gel | This is a 3-layer laminated product using taslan nylon yarn on the surface. It is a hybrid material that combines functionality with a rugged, natural look. | oxford | 236 |
| 1060342 | TAKISADA NAGOYA | 15D NYLON Ultra-Thin 3-Layer | An ultra-thin 3-layer laminated product with 15D on the face and 40D on the back. It is a functional item that is lightweight at 70g/m2 while combining water resistance and breathability. | laminate | 70 |
| M-11000TL | Muratacho | High-Function 3-Layer Brushed Nylon | This is a 3-layer product packed with advanced functionality. By using a special polyurethane film in the middle layer, it achieves high water resistance, high breathability, and wind resistance. It is a product that can be used all around, from casual wear to outdoor use. | taffeta | 188 |
| M-12000TL | Muratacho | High-Function 3-Layer Nylon | This is a 3-layer product packed with advanced functionality. By using a special polyurethane film in the middle layer, it achieves high water resistance, high breathability, and wind resistance. It is a product that can be used all around, from casual wear to outdoor use. | taffeta | 136 |
| M-13000TL | Muratacho | High-Function 3-Layer Polyester Knit | This is a 3-layer product (knit) packed with advanced functionality. By using a special polyurethane film in the middle layer, it achieves high water resistance, high breathability, and wind resistance. It is a product that can be used all around, from casual wear to outdoor use. | circular interlock knitting | 170 |
| M-14000TL | Muratacho | High-Function 3-Layer Lightweight Nylon Ripstop | This is a 3-layer product packed with advanced functionality. By using a special polyurethane film in the middle layer, it achieves high water resistance, high breathability, and wind resistance. It is a product that can be used all around, from casual wear to outdoor use. | ripstop | 93 |
| M-40 | Muratacho | High-Function 3-Layer Nylon Mini Ripstop | This is a 3-layer product packed with advanced functionality. The middle layer uses a breathable waterproof coating. The surface is a nylon mini ripstop, with a slightly firm and substantial texture. | ripstop | 129 |
| N904 | Nishiyama | Light Shell Weatherproof Taffeta | This 3-layer material is based on a cotton-like lightweight taslan taffeta laminated with a special urethane breathable film. | taffeta | - |
| OS13300 | SHIBAYA | Nylon Fully Dull 3-Layer Coat | The breathable waterproof material "Burratex" is a high-function material that combines water repellency and waterproof performance on the fabric surface, as well as the ability to release moisture retained inside to the outside. | tussar | 110 |
| OS13350 | SHIBAYA | Recycled Nylon Ripstop 3-Layer | This is a 3-layer textile made using the breathable waterproof material "Burratex." The fabric surface repels water, and it is a high-function material that combines water repellency and waterproof performance with the ability to release moisture retained inside to the outside. | ripstop | 120 |
| SBM907 | SHIBAYA | Windproof Light Shadow Rip 3-Layer | A 3-layer material based on lightweight recycled nylon micro ripstop laminated with a special urethane breathable film. | taffeta | 100 |
| HB-81 | Masuda | High Burratex | Burratex (with dedicated label) is a special 3-layer material with excellent waterproof and breathable performance (prevents stuffiness from moisture such as sweat) thanks to its special polyurethane microporous membrane structure. | tussar | - |
3-layer textiles are especially famous for foreign brands such as Gore-Tex, but there are also manufacturers and converters in Japan that handle other 3-layer textiles, and it is also possible to make samples by cutting and purchasing.
Please give them a try!