| abstract |
A method of manufacturing an item of clothing comprising: providing first and second composite fabric panels (250A, 250B), each panel comprising an inner layer (210A, 210B), an outer layer (230A, 230B) and an intermediate layer (220A, 220B) provided in a folded configuration between the inner and outer layers, the intermediate layer (220, 220B) being resistant to penetration by liquid water but permeable to water vapour; and attaching the first panel (250A) to the second panel (250B) to form at least one seam. Methods of manufacturing a roll of stretchable breathable waterproof composite fabric/ stretchable breathable waterproof composite fabric blank from which the plurality of panels (250A, 250B) may be cut to form the garment are also presented. |