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10-20-2012, 09:03
visionarylion

tarp material

could i use 100% polyster for a tarp??
10-20-2012, 09:12
Redoleary

If it's somehow waterproof (PU coated) then yes.
10-20-2012, 09:24
visionarylion

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Originally Posted by Redoleary

If it's somehow waterproof (PU coated) then yes.

i would silconize it myselfe. i can get that matrieal easer than ripstop
10-20-2012, 09:51
Redoleary

Then absolutely yes. Polyester typically has less stretch and is more UV resistant than nylon.
10-20-2012, 10:10
visionarylion

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Originally Posted by Redoleary

If it's somehow waterproof (PU coated) then yes.

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Originally Posted by Redoleary

Then absolutely yes. Polyester typically has less stretch and is more UV resistant than nylon.

do you think the weight would be comparable to 1.1 ripsop
10-20-2012, 10:12
gmcttr

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Originally Posted by visionarylion

do you think the weight would be comparable to 1.1 ripsop

I'm confident polyester fabrics come in a variety of weaves and weights, so it will depend on your selection.
10-20-2012, 11:15
visionarylion

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Originally Posted by gmcttr

I'm confident polyester fabrics come in a variety of weaves and weights, so it will depend on your selection.

after i resarched it i found that some is lighter than 1.1 nylon, i found a 20d ripstop polyster that weighs in at 1.0 oz s/m :D:D
10-20-2012, 14:06
BrianWillan

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Originally Posted by visionarylion

after i resarched it i found that some is lighter than 1.1 nylon, i found a 20d ripstop polyster that weighs in at 1.0 oz s/m :D:D

Where did you find 20d ripstop polyester? Before the advent of cuben fiber for tarps, there were spinnaker tarps. Which was a silicone impregnated ripstop polyester. They were a little lighter than silnylon and had the benefit that they didn't stretch. However most makers of spin tarps stopped making them as the fabric became less waterproof to the point of being no good for tarps.

Cheers

Brian
10-20-2012, 14:21
mojeb21

if you have new builds in ur area check out some tyvek. some give away free scraps
10-20-2012, 16:44
visionarylion

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Originally Posted by BrianWillan

Where did you find 20d ripstop polyester? Before the advent of cuben fiber for tarps, there were spinnaker tarps. Which was a silicone impregnated ripstop polyester. They were a little lighter than silnylon and had the benefit that they didn't stretch. However most makers of spin tarps stopped making them as the fabric became less waterproof to the point of being no good for tarps.

Cheers

Brian

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/45...ht_weight.html
this is were i found it:D..

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Originally Posted by mojeb21

if you have new builds in ur area check out some tyvek. some give away free scraps

I am a carpenter and have tyvek readly available and dont want to use it i dont think it will pack down ,nor do i want a white tarp
10-20-2012, 16:48
swankfly

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Originally Posted by visionarylion

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/45...ht_weight.html
this is were i found it:D..

I am a carpenter and have tyvek readly available and dont want to use it i dont think it will pack down ,nor do i want a white tarp

Uhhh, I think the minimum purchase might be 1000yds?
10-20-2012, 16:49
visionarylion

any who i ended up buying 13 yards of ripstop nylon from joann frabrics so im going to make the tarp out of that. fabric is hard to find near me and i dont have the patience to order it online
10-20-2012, 16:51
visionarylion

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Originally Posted by swankfly

Uhhh, I think the minimum purchase might be 1000yds?

i saw that but thats where i found it.. was looking for fabric weights and ran across it ,i didnt even know they made ripstop polyester
10-20-2012, 17:11
BrianWillan

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Originally Posted by swankfly

Uhhh, I think the minimum purchase might be 1000yds?

Reading the alibaba link a little further, it states a sample size of 100 meters could be purchased for an $80 surcharge on top of the $2-$3 per meter charge. I am sure a group buy could be organized for anyone interested. At typical 8 yards per tarp, it would only take a dozen or so people wanting to trying this material out.

Cheers

Brian