Originally Posted by
dandeman
ok, so another question: Why use grosgrain for your channels...it would seem to me that just a bit of ripstop nylon would do the trick...and be way lighter and be less of a hassle than buying the more expensive grosgrain separately. IDK, that is just my thought, maybe ripstop would wear out, though that is in an extreme time test. Another Q: is IX downproof?? if so, than wouldnt it make an absolutely outstanding down quilt material, since it would not only have the warmth of the down, but the IX would also have its beloved dead air space. it would seem that it would make a really cool looking quilt that would be just as light as if ripstop had been used, but it would have superior thermal values/properties! AHHH! I now want to make a down quilt out of IX instead of just an IX quilt! this DIY business is so stressing haha!!
Thanks,
Dan