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May 21, 2010 at 6:20 pm #1259258
what exactly is parachute fabric?
May 21, 2010 at 7:01 pm #1612363I understand that Sil-nylon was first used as parachute fabric, but they might not use it today. If you're referring to a "parachute" hammock then It's probably just a nylon or rip-stop nylon.
May 21, 2010 at 8:55 pm #1612413so if parachute fabric is just another kind of nylon, then what are the differences between them? I mean, there are
parachute nylon
taffeta nylon
oxford nylon
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does anyone know about their differing properties?May 22, 2010 at 1:03 am #1612453> parachute nylon
This describes the application, not the fabric.> taffeta nylon
> oxford nylon
Subtle differences in the weaving process, often used to fool the consumer in marketing literature. The terms can be misapplied too.A genuine plain weave is usually finer than a taffeta, which is often (as far as I can tell) done with an air-jet loom. A plain weave is often slightly dearer. Oxford usually applies to heavier fabrics.
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May 23, 2010 at 5:56 pm #1612904I have a military parachute that I am making a huge tipi out of,and it appears to be ripstop nylon
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