This is a companion thread to the Hammock Glossary in the Articles section.
This is a companion thread to the Hammock Glossary in the Articles section.
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
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Looks good Jeff. One thing I think could help a new comer to this forum is an acrymon list. i.e JRB, KAQ, HH all the abvrations that everyone uses.
Suggestions:
silnylon - a waterproof, silicone-impregnated, 1.1 oz ripstop nylon which ends up weighing about 1.3 oz per square yard. Used for tarps and other hammock projects
sewn darts - Z shaped overlap way to shorten the edge of a piece of material. Several darts used on each edge can create a pouch like effect for the enclosed perimeter of the cloth.
quilt loops - single tied stitches from one side of a quilt or under insulation that are often used with batting insulation.
zigzig stitch - stitch used to allow the long length of a stitched line to grow with nylon cloth when it stretches under load.
noseeum - netting similar to mosquito netting but with smaller holes. Used to keep insects out of hammocks and to separate down tubes in some quilt construction.
grosgrain - (pronounced "grow grain") a ribbon like material used as a structural element on some designs of bug netting, allowing tension to be pulled on the netting without ripping the cloth.
Last edited by Just Jeff; 11-12-2006 at 19:29. Reason: Terms added to glossary
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I have seen DWR mentioned..what is that?
Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finishes are hydrophobic coatings applied to fabrics to make them water-resistant by causing water to bead up and roll off fabrics, rather than soaking into them. They are often used in conjunction with certain waterproof/breathable fabrics to prevent the outer layer of a laminated waterproof/breathable from becoming saturated with water. Maintaining the DWR is critical to maintaining the breathable nature of waterproof/breathable outerwear.
Despite the name, durable water repellent finishes tend to wear off and may need to be re-applied from time to time. The application method will probably make a big difference in the DWR you choose to use. Some, like the Nikwax boot finish, are thick pastes that are applied by hand while the vast majority can be poured or sprayed on. Many are applied by adding to a regular wash cycle in a washing machine.
Common brands of DWR finishes include:
* Nikwax (uses patented wax-based elastomer - non fluoropolymer)
* Granger's (fluoropolymer base)
* Tectron (fluoropolymer base)
* ReviveX (no information available, most likely industry standard; fluoropolymer base)
* Deluge (fluoropolymer base)
Last edited by FanaticFringer; 11-12-2006 at 18:48.
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Regular ripstop is a pretty common find at Walmart dollar bins and works great for hammocks. DWR ripstop is not as common but still a pretty regular find - also great for hammocks, quilt shells, windsuits, etc. Silnylon is waterproof and non-breathable, and an uncommon find in most dollar bins.
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
- My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
- Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB
IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER
You can easily blow through regular ripstop, it frays easily, and water will drip through it quickly.
DWR is difficult to blow through, it frays pretty easily, and water will bead up for a short time depending on the treatment. It will eventually wet out and water will drip through.
You can't blow through silnylon, it doesn't fray when new*, and it's completely waterproof for most hiker applications (i.e. you can make tarps or waterbags out of it).
* The edges may have some threads poking out that looks like it's fraying...run your nail across it and see if you can pull off some of the longer threads. If the fraying doesn't get any worse, it's more likely silnylon than DWR.
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
- My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
- Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB
IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER
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