The anal sphincters, along with the pelvic muscles that surround the end of the digestive tract, ensure controlled movement of digestive tract contents. There are many possible causes of fecal incontinence; in most cases, incontinence results from some combination of these causes. Critical to normal bowel function are:
Oilcloth is a tightly woven fabric, usually cotton or linen, which is then treated on one side to give it a waterproof finish. The coating traditionally was linseed oil, but is now more commercially sold with a PVC coating.
The cotton also makes the cloth more flexible than traditional types of oilcloth. Vinyl oilcloth is made out of a sheet of vinyl bonded to a thin cotton mesh. This is not as flexible as oilcloth made with cotton fabric but tends to be more durable and tear-resistant.Vinyl is a plastic derivative that easily resists water and stains.hen oilcloth was first created, it was usually made out of canvas or some other thick fabric that had a strong cotton base. Sometimes thick linen was used. Manufacturers would take this base and coat it with linseed oil, which when dry added the necessary durability and protection.