You hear it more and more often, products made with nanotechnology. We also have pillows with nanotechnology . But what does this technique offer for your dog pillow?
Nanotechnology improves the water-repellent properties of a fabric by creating very small particles, these have a size of 1/1000 of a cotton fiber. Because the space between Nano parts is smaller than a drop of water, water remains on the top of the material.
In short, nanotechnology can make materials more resistant to water. However, liquids can still seep into the material when pressure is applied or if it is left on the surface for a long time.
When you go looking for a dog cushion, always pay attention to whether you buy a waterproof or water-repellent cushion. We would like to explain the difference between water-repellent and waterproof for you.
Water-repellent
A material that is water-repellent is ideal for light and mild conditions. For a dog that occasionally has an accident, a water-repellent cushion is ideal. However, it is not resistant to a heavy downpour. When a water-repellent material is wet for a long time, the water will eventually soak into the fabric. You can of course use a water-repellent dog cushion outside. Please note that the cushion can absorb water.
A water-repellent material has a so-called water column of 0-1000 mm. A water column indicates the number of mm of water that a material substance can tolerate per m2.
Waterproof
A waterproof material has a water column of 1000mm. The higher the water column, the better a product is resistant to water. Unfortunately, there are still few waterproof dog cushions. When you google for a waterproof dog cushion, you often end up with a water-repellent dog cushion. If you are looking for a waterproof dog cushion, always pay close attention. Always check what the water column of the material is. You will not be the first to buy a so-called waterproof dog cushion that is not actually waterproof.
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