Hey y'all,
Can anyone comment, if not from experience than from a theoretical perspective, on the comparative durabily of Joe at ZPacks ~1.5 oz/sqyd Cuben and Ron at MLD's Dyneema X?
Here are descriptions from the websites:
~1.5 oz/sqyd Cuben Fiber fabric. This is the material used in the "Blast" backpacks. It has more than twice the spectra thread count of the .6 oz version, and has a thicker membrane as well. It has high tensile strength, and very good abrasion and puncture resistance. Much stronger than sil-nylon or the .6 oz fabric.
Dyneema X
4 oz sq/yd 210D Nylon with a white 210 Dyneema ripstop grid ( 1/4") reinforcement at 0 and 90 degrees. The high Dyneema content equals 9% of total fabric weight. Each Dyneema thread can hold over 150lbs. An aditional X patten of Nylon overweave improves abrasion and tear resistance and is beautiful enough for intimate apparel. PU waterproof coated.
