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A polyurethane having both a high permeable property at warm tem peratures and a thermal insulate property at cold temperatures was developed with significantly different levels of permeability within a narrow temperature range. The development was made in order to achieve a breathable, waterproof sportswear material that would react to variations in temperature and ultimately provide a higher level of comfort.
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