Is it downproof???

**ArcsandSparks** · 10-25-2010, 21:19

I am just curious if anyone has experience with using Joan fabric ripstop? I believe it to be uncoated 1.9 ripstop nylon. I am just wondering if it is or isn't down-proof? I want to make a underquilt but am hesitant about t it... thanks

**pgibson** · 10-25-2010, 21:27

99% likely hood that what you find at Joanns is not going to be down proof, second for a UQ it is pretty heavy as well. Check out Backwoods day dreamer for DIY fabric that will be labeled if it is Down proof or not.

**JohnSawyer** · 10-25-2010, 23:00

If you look at it and one side is shinier, it will likely be downproof.

The Joanne's stuff I have appears to be downproof, but I'd have to make a test pillow... It's so heavy and at $7.99 a yard, why not buy some downproof 1.1oz from Sclittlefield for $3 a yard? Last I checked he had olive and camo... I have some of the olive, and I like it a lot...

Once you cover shipping, it'll still be cheaper and lighter than the Joanne's fabric...

Oh, Sclittlefield runs backwoodsdaydreamer... Paul beat me to it...

Backwoods Daydreamer Gear

**psyculman** · 10-26-2010, 03:59

Yes,
JoAnns RS is down proof. I have used it for quite a few things, and considerably moisture resistant too. Sign up on the e-mail list, and they always have 40% off cupons. But, I also have used sclittlefield's which is available in more 'hammock-able' colors, and prefer it.

**gavinol** · 10-26-2010, 07:08

A fabric which resists the penetration of down. The fabric may be closely woven to be downproof by nature or may be cired or coated to make it downproof.