Extreme Sealing Technology: The Definitive Waterproof & Dustproof Solution for Premium Outdoor Gear
YKK AQUASEAL® employs patented polyurethane (PU) coating technology, integrating high-precision nylon coil with flexible waterproof film through molecular bonding. Validated to resist liquid water ingress at 100 kPa hydrostatic pressure (ISO 811) while maintaining 300% elongation at break (ASTM D412), it delivers superior abrasion resistance (≥5,000 cycles per ASTM D3884). As the industry benchmark, AQUASEAL® meets EN 14214 standards for marine applications and is certified for use in diving equipment, technical outerwear, and hazardous environment protection systems.
| Product Series: | AQUASEAL® (CNF / R / VISLON®) |
| Waterproof Rating: | IPX7 (30-min submersion at 1m) / IPX8 (continuous submersion at 10m depth for 48h per IEC 60529) |
| Operating Temperature: | -30°C to +60°C (retains ≥250% elongation at -30°C per ASTM D2137) |
| Material Composition: | High-density nylon coil (1100D) + Hydrophobic PU membrane (0.3mm thickness) |
| Application Fields: | Drysuits, waterproof hardshells, marine safety equipment, expedition-grade packs |
Deployed in ISO 13688:2019-certified protective gear requiring IPX7+ waterproof integrity
EN 343 Class 3 rainwear, mountaineering shells (tested per EN 14024), alpine-grade insulated pants
EN 14153-2 drysuits, SOLAS-compliant lifejackets, waterproof expedition packs (IPX8 certified)
EN 342 Arctic workwear (-30°C validated), storm-rated technical shells (EN 1049.2), polar expedition systems
Critical parameters for maintaining IPX8 integrity through 50+ wash cycles (per ISO 6330)
Must use YKK-approved thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) seam tape (0.25mm thickness). Needle holes require continuous thermal sealing at 180°C ±5°C (EN 13274-4 validated) to prevent capillary leakage through stitch channels.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class I compliant options: Fluorine-free DWR (EN 13523-17 tested), 30% recycled PET tape carriers (GRS 4.0 certified), bio-based PU coatings (ISO 14855 biodegradability validated).