Oilcloth refers to a kind of cloth composed of oil and cloth, which is generally obtained by soaking fabric in oil. It has a wide range of applications in life and production.
Oilcloth has a wide range of applications in life and production. Oilcloth in life mainly refers to cloth that has been oiled for waterproofing, moisture-proofing and moisture-proofing, while oilcloth in factories mainly refers to oil-soaked cloth fabrics, which are generally used for transportation to prevent abrasion during transportation, or heavy-duty mechanical equipment, such as aircraft landing gear and other mechanical components buffer lubrication layer and other uses, and are generally discarded at one time.
However, no matter what kind of oilcloth, it is very easy to catch fire, and it is a highly flammable dangerous item, which is an important hidden danger to fire safety. Famous oilcloth fire incidents include: the fire on the Queens Bridge in New York, the fire on a cargo ship in Luojing Port, Shanghai, etc.
The parachute designed by Leonardo da Vinci once used oilcloth, which can be tested in the rain.
The kang used for rest and heating in rural areas in the north often has a layer of household oilcloth on the upper layer of wool felt, which generally has exquisite patterns. The characteristics are: waterproof, heat-resistant, easy to clean, beautiful and generous.
In recent years, in rural areas, oilcloth, a traditional material for kangs, has been gradually replaced by modern plastic floor coverings due to its high price. However, floor coverings have poor heat resistance, are prone to cracking, have a strong odor, and have a short service life. Traditional oilcloth should pay attention to changing its production and processing technology to adapt to the requirements of the times. I believe there is still huge room for development.