Need suggestions on a Tyvek project

Troy,

I have not worked with tyvek but I would bet that the bonds and tape that work with cuben will work on tyvek as well. I thnk the bond is easier to work with because the tape is instant and you can't adjust the joint.

My post on 4 person family tent has a bonded on tieout method. There are other methods on this forum if you search for them.

I agree that sewing in the zipper is the easiest way and I think tyvek holds a sewn seam pretty well. One of my zippers on my four person tent is bonded and I think this will hold up fine.

Troy,

This may help:

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=12370&skip_to_post=167492#167492

I didn't re-read this thread, but as I recall; *Don't* sew it, that will result in tearing. Also there are specific comments on good (and easy-to-apply) spray adhesives.

Good Luck!

"tear resistant. (use 6-8 stitches per inch). Seams can be glued"-from Quest website describing the OP's actual product.

My only experience is with the heavier house wrap tyvek. The item I most frequently use is a hangable tool roll I made for holding files in the workshop.

If you are worried about strength, test some scraps. Be sure to familiarize yourself with woven textiles while you are at it; they tear too.