NEW FABRIC - NylonD Wide 1.7 (Nylon 66)

**atrane21** · 10-25-2018, 08:34

NylonD Wide 1.7 is now available by the yard and in all of our hammock options.

Nylon D Wide 1.7 is made from Nylon 6.6 giving it an increased strength to weight ratio. It will have a very soft or silky feel making it a great option for hammocks, chairs, or other DIY projects. The over all width with selvedge is 73.5″ giving you a usable 71.5″. This fabric will also have stretch or give to it increasing the softness and comfort when used for a hammock or chair.

Specifications:
Color Options – Dark Olive, Forest Green, Coyote Brown, Brilliant Blue
Weight – 91.6grams per linear yard
Width – 73.5″ with Selvedge, 71.5″ of usable fabric

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/nylon-d-wide-1-7/

**Banjoman** · 10-25-2018, 08:42

Oh boy! Hope this is like the old NylonD! I have an old NylonD hammock that I've baby'd because it is my favorite hammock fabric.

Thanks Dutch squad!

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**atrane21** · 10-25-2018, 08:50

Originally Posted by Banjoman

Oh boy! Hope this is like the old NylonD! I have an old NylonD hammock that I've baby'd because it is my favorite hammock fabric.

Thanks Dutch squad!

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It's almost the same. It has a slightly different feel but really close. Not to mention we improved the strength of it by upgrading the yarn to Nylon 66!

**Just Bill** · 10-25-2018, 09:02

Alex-
Not super familiar with Dutch's naming scheme but is that an 8-way gridstop or 4 way diamond?
Cain't quite tell on the website picture.

I assume it not being named in the hexon family answers my question but figured I'd ask.

Added some Hexon to my latest batch of prototypes...

**NWABYUCougar** · 10-25-2018, 12:58

Is it just me but I can’t seem to find the weight limit for this fabric or others. I thought at one time there was an FAQ that explained all the fabrics with their weight limit.

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**hutzelbein** · 10-26-2018, 02:11

Is it a 70D?

**BigE94** · 10-27-2018, 20:57

Originally Posted by NWABYUCougar

Is it just me but I can’t seem to find the weight limit for this fabric or others. I thought at one time there was an FAQ that explained all the fabrics with their weight limit.

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Agreed! I can’t build something if I don’t know the limitations. Please provide specs.

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**Dutch** · 10-27-2018, 22:58

I will be able to answer these questions in about a week. The NylonD is made from nylon6,6 is an upgrade form the old NylonD but I need to get the test results back on the tensile and tear strength. Plus I have some out being tested and of course I need to test it out myself. I believe it to be a little less than the Hexon 1.6 which of course is also made from nylon6,6 but it has a bit more stretch and a softer silkier feel to the textured cottony feel of Hexon 1.6.

**hutzelbein** · 10-28-2018, 03:45

So I guess this means it's a 40D fabric. I was hoping for 20/30D or 70D in wide, as there is little to no choice in that weight range. Are there any plans to go in that direction? 40D is a great choice for those wanting to go sensibly light and don't mind the stretch. If you can't tolerate the stretch but still want a couple more inches of width, you have to live with a pretty steep weight penalty