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    MTN
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    @madscot

    Locale: PNW

    Hi I am new to the forum, and I would like to sew up a waterproof pack that is tough and not too heavy.

    I've seen a lot of designs using this heat sealable packcloth and oxford, and I would like to give it a try.

    http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html#heat%20sealable%20oxford

    Unfortunately I've only seen it online and I can't just check it out at a local fabric shop and talk with the store clerk about it.

    for those with experience, I have a few questions about it:
    1. is it really completely waterproof?
    2. will the coating rub off (I've had coatings easily shred off on some store purchased packs)
    3.how much will it shrink when I heat seal it- will I be able to expect clean lines when using this?
    4. do you recommend a different fabric for strength and waterproofness?

    thanks for the help and the design inspirations you have already given me.

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    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    Well… it's pretty waterproof….

    Boat

    Hand made canoe by Steve Fleetwood using heat sealable pack cloth. (at Owareusa.com)

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