Hydrofend is woven fabric.  The yarns are dyed and then woven together and coated underneath with an eurethane backing for water repellancy and strength.  Because it is a woven, it is pleasing for our eyes to look at.  It has the same sort of pixelated suface that the eyes catch with the detail of the loom.  It feels like cloth.  It is strong, breathable and superior water repellency, being six times more water repellent than other untreated materials. This light-weight, 8 oz. solution-dyed polyester fabric has a coated underside with a matte woven exterior that is mold, mildew and cold weather resistant preventing cold cracks, fraying or damage. Proudly Made in the USA.