Re: How do you tell if fabric is downproof?
Upon searching how one can tell if fabric is down proof, I found this very old thread. However, this is still my question. I have used 1.1 ripstop from DIY Gear Supply with great results. I recently purchased from a warehouse some fabric that looks and feels identical to the grey 1.1 ripstop I had used before. I had planned to use it for some down quilts. Now, I am wondering if it is down proof and how I would tell. I want to purchase some similar fabric on my next trip for several quilts, but I wanted to ask everyone's opinion first. Making quilts is hard enough without worrying that they might leak down. I'm not concerned about the occasional feather quill that may poke through, I just don't want a white snowing effect coming from them. Any thoughts??
Re: How do you tell if fabric is downproof?
No, it sure isn't fun. I was wondering how you tested your fabrics, now I know. I feel better knowing that thread count is what is important. I'm guessing that is why the brown (coyote brown, I think) that DIY GEAR Supply has is not down proof. He said it appears to be a lower thread count than what they would expect from 1.1 ripstop. Making quilts is not my favorite thing, so it would seriously be bad if I had them leak. I applaud you and Missy for what you do day after day. Your quilts are beautiful. Thanks, Paul, for answering.