View Full Version : How does Tyvek compare to Silnylon?
whitefoot_hp
05-08-2007, 13:22
In terms of weight, how does Tyvek compare to silnylon? is it good for tarps?
It is heavier if I recall.
headchange4u
05-08-2007, 13:38
Tyvek HomeWrap is heavier than silnylon but it would probably work for a tarp. There are special sewing instructions for Tyvek. Some people use tape instead of sewing.
nobanjo15
05-08-2007, 15:46
Any idea where can we find those sewing instructions, please?
slowhike
05-08-2007, 16:06
Any idea where can we find those sewing instructions, please?
check out the tyvek article (part 2) on the home page. you'll find sewing info there.
Frolicking Dino
05-08-2007, 19:50
Tyvek is hard to tear, but will get holes. They can be repaired with duct tape. Tyvek requires serious reinforcement at tie-outs (I use duct tape on both sides and gormets) and is a bit heavier than silnylon.
slowhike
05-08-2007, 21:34
Tyvek is hard to tear, but will get holes. They can be repaired with duct tape. Tyvek requires serious reinforcement at tie-outs (I use duct tape on both sides and gormets) and is a bit heavier than silnylon.
and considerably bulkier
hootyhoo
06-02-2007, 19:20
I thought it sewed very well and was sturdy. I am a builder and have tyvek all the time-so I make stuff out of it. I think it weighs 1.7 ounce/yard, but I may be incorrect.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/hootyhoo_bucket/Bivy%20Sack%20Tyvek%20and%20Ripstop/DSCN0003.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/hootyhoo_bucket/Bivy%20Sack%20Tyvek%20and%20Ripstop/DSCN0005-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/hootyhoo_bucket/Bivy%20Sack%20Tyvek%20and%20Ripstop/DSCN0002-1.jpg
There are some other pics on photobucket--hootyhoo_bucket
angrysparrow
06-02-2007, 19:34
I thought it sewed very well and was sturdy. I am a builder and have tyvek all the time-so I make stuff out of it. I think it weighs 1.7 ounce/yard, but I may be incorrect.
There are some other pics on photobucket--hootyhoo_bucket
Great looking project, hootyhoo! Here's the link (http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/hootyhoo_bucket/) to the photobucket page you mentioned with the rest of the pics.
Thanks for sharing.