Guys/Girls, maybe I am missing this, and maybe some of you are already using this, but why are we all so consumed with only using ripstops, when the military uses a satin, tight woven polyester, which looks EXACTLY like the fabric I am seeing at walmarts and other fabric stores in abundance, for it's parachutes? It weighs the same, or very similar, and must be strong enough to float a man to safety after he jumps out of a plane. The reason I ask, is I just bought a huge military parachute a few weeks back, and am in the process of turning it into a 14 man tipi. A friend on another forum taught me how to do this, and he made his waterproof easily. I removed 6 panels from it tonight, and this leftover fabric would make an awesome hammock. What gives, why not respect from this fabric, and so much love for ripstop? Thanks
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