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Mar 3, 2008 at 9:46 am #1227613
I found this at Wal-Mart last night. Its not breathable (at least I can't blow through it) and 100% waterproof. It rustles real loud and is really light (don't have a scale to weigh it). Please someone, let me know what this is for sure. I think its spinnaker, but I'm not sure.
Mar 3, 2008 at 11:39 am #1422865It's likely to be 2oz PU coated nylon – but with a CRISP coating. [PU fabrics bave two possible coatings – soft and crisp).
If the fabric looks like it has a grid on it then it will be RipStop
Polyester doesn't tend to rustle/crackle. Spinnaker cloth feels much thinner than paper.
Remember that spinnaker cloth is many times the price of PU , will be RipStop and it's unlikely to be anywhere outside of specialist stores.
Mar 3, 2008 at 11:45 am #1422866this stuff is super thin and very light. However, if it is PU, is this useful in outdoor (tarp) situations?
Mar 3, 2008 at 2:32 pm #1422880Yes,
I use crispy PU for tarps and groundsheets. It's excellent for tarps and pasasble for groundsheets.
If it's spinnaker then it will stretch a little if strongly encouraged. Nylon doesn't tend to stretch or tear.
Either way, it's likely to be 2oz or under per square yard.
If you are buying it to experiment with then consider that it might be worth paying $2-3 yard just to have a play.
It's not worth getting hooked on "is it or isn't it spinnaker". Instead consider is it light enough for what you want, is it strong enough and is it waterproof enough. Think about function.
Mar 3, 2008 at 3:00 pm #1422884well I bought it last night from wal-mart for $1/yd. Thanks for the help mike!
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:28 pm #1423060I always feel funny trying to blow or suck air through fabric at Walmart.
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