Which side

[Jrprince]

Hey guys and gals. I'm about to place an order at diygearsupply for my down TQ fabric, the 1.1 ripstop, and wanted to know if there was a particular side that should face the down, and if so, how do you tell which side?

Thanks in advance.

[SwinginIt]

I believe you want the shiny side facing the down.

[MAD777]

I believe you want the shiny side facing the down.

I concur

[All Kinds]

I concur

What are the implications of guessing wrong? I could see a difference in the 2 sides, but I couldn't decide which was "shiny". This is on DIY Gear Supply 1.1 seconds. The olive.

I just sewed all the baffles on the side I guessed last night, and i don't have any plans to redo it. But there is still time to save the outer layer!

[sclittlefield]

What are the implications of guessing wrong? I could see a difference in the 2 sides, but I couldn't decide which was "shiny". This is on DIY Gear Supply 1.1 seconds. The olive.

I just sewed all the baffles on the side I guessed last night, and i don't have any plans to redo it. But there is still time to save the outer layer!

Good news - the 1.1 Olive 2nds are the same both sides. You're good to go!

And everyone's advice on finding the best side is great. I usually do the rub fabric together to see if there's a different feel method if it's not obvious visibly. And if there's no DWR or other coating, doesn't matter which side goes where if there's no obvious shiny side.

[Lost_Biker]

What are the implications of guessing wrong? I could see a difference in the 2 sides, but I couldn't decide which was "shiny". This is on DIY Gear Supply 1.1 seconds. The olive.

I just sewed all the baffles on the side I guessed last night, and i don't have any plans to redo it. But there is still time to save the outer layer!

I use the same material all the time. It does have a shiny and dull side. I use natural light from a window (day time) and can tell the difference from across the room. Using a lamp - I have a hard time telling.

[All Kinds]

I use the same material all the time. It does have a shiny and dull side. I use natural light from a window (day time) and can tell the difference from across the room. Using a lamp - I have a hard time telling.

It may be time for me to invest in some decent lighting. I rarely get to work on stuff until the kids are asleep!

Good news - the 1.1 Olive 2nds are the same both sides. You're good to go!

And everyone's advice on finding the best side is great. I usually do the rub fabric together to see if there's a different feel method if it's not obvious visibly. And if there's no DWR or other coating, doesn't matter which side goes where if there's no obvious shiny side.

Great news! I will start layout fear free!

Thanks guys for quick responses.

[Mundele]

I couldn't tell which was shinier. I asked my 6 year old to pick a side and went with it

[DivaB]

I couldn't tell which was shinier. I asked my 6 year old to pick a side and went with it

Good plan, I like how you problem solve

[MAD777]

Many fabrics don't have a "side." However, there are some that do. If you can't tell, then it doesn't matter. Momentum 90 (M90) is an example where the sides are extremely different from each other.