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How have methods of creating waterproof and water-resistant fabrics changed over time?
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Earlier treatments, such as tarring the surface (as for tarpaulin) or oiling (as for oilskin), have been supplemented by highly technical and varied processes and by the method of coating the fibers prior to cloth construction.
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