Looking for sources and recommendations for the following

[Michael F]

I’ve got a pretty promising design for a tent that  I’ve been perfecting via small scale mock ups for the last couple of days. To make this into reality I need sources for the following:

Sources of Cuben/Dyneema, especially the eVent-WPB version (want 8.5′ x 8.5′ + squares)
Sources for 30D Silpoly (need 10′ x 10′ +)
Recommendations for reliable brands of DIY silicone coatings
Recommendations for grommets with the best strength/weight/corrosion resistance ratio

[Michael F]

Just to clarify, the cuben I need most readily is traditional .51oz Cuben Fiber, the DCF-WPB is for another project in the more distant future

[Jerry Adams]

https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/dyneema-composite-fabric/products/0-51-oz-dyneema-composite-fabric

they have silpoly

Silnet?  There’s the stuff for car windows.  Mineral spirits:100% silicone caulk – 10:1.

Rather than put in grommets, sew on nylon webbing?

[Michael F]

How could one go about obtaining a 12 x 12, 0.74 oz Cuben Fiber Tarp?

[Jerry Adams]

Maybe buy the fabric from RSBTR and make it yourself?  0.8 oz 54″ x 1/2 yard is $16.50

MLD has one 8.6′ x 10′ for $380

Maybe they’d make one 12′ x 12′?  or someone else?

[Michael F]

I might just go ahead and make one as you suggest. Does Cuben fiber come any wider than 54″ on the roll?

[Hoosier T]

Cuben does not come any wider than 54″ so you will need three panels wide to get your 12′.

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