Introducing 0.75 oz MEMBRANE 10 Ripstop Nylon

[ripstopbytheroll]

Four years ago, we introduced MEMBRANE 10 nylon taffeta as our lightest, softest, and most downproof fabric ever.

Since then, we've searched the globe for a 10 denier ripstop to match. A fabric that could offer the same performance and buttery soft hand feel with maximum durability.

And finally... we got it. Today we're proud to introduce MEMBRANE 10 ripstop nylon.

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Link -> MEMBRANE 10 ripstop nylon

At 0.75 oz, M10 RS sits in between typical 10D and 15D finished fabric weights, and with good reason...

Instead of a "barely there" ripstop or compromising on downproofness, M10 RS uses a significantly thicker ripstop grid and super high thread count, tight weave construction.

The result is a more durable ultralight fabric and exceptional downproofing (see IDFL results HERE). With a CFM (i.e. air permeability) of 4.4, it's also highly wind resistant for its weight. This makes it an excellent choice for a UL shell on an underquilt.

Lastly, as part of our larger green fabric initiative in 2019, M10 RS uses an ECO friendly, C6 PFC free DWR (Durable Water Repellant). This gives the fabric water resistance without the negative environmental effects of fluorocarbon based DWR formulations. If you're interested in reading more on topic of DWR, check out this article from Patagonia.com.

Maybe the best part for you is that we're launching with a full $2 OFF per yard through this week ONLY. The launch price is already reflected on the website. Regular price of $10.95 /yd will resume next week.

https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/membrane/products/0-75-oz-membrane-10-ripstop-nylon

As always, thanks for your support of what we do . Enjoy!

[MAD777]

Nice addition to the already stellar lineup of fabrics!

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[sr1355]

WOW!!! That IDFL report is impressive, ZERO particles on the rotating box. I'm glad to see the move to a more ECO DWR finish as well.... GOOD JOB!!!

[Just Bill]

Did you hang in it yet?

Inquiring UL/FKT gram weenies want to know.

[ripstopbytheroll]

Did you hang in it yet?

Inquiring UL/FKT gram weenies want to know.

We have not. I'm not sure we have the same affinity for risk as you do Bill . Although I wouldn't expect it to ultimately bear more weight than the M10 nylon taffeta. The extra 0.09 osy is coming from an increase in fill threads, which balances the weave and increases downproofness. Any tensile strength gained by extra ripstop will be negligible if anything IMO.

[Just Bill]

We have not. I'm not sure we have the same affinity for risk as you do Bill . Although I wouldn't expect it to ultimately bear more weight than the M10 nylon taffeta. The extra 0.09 osy is coming from an increase in fill threads, which balances the weave and increases downproofness. Any tensile strength gained by extra ripstop will be negligible if anything IMO.

Oddly it's been my theory that the lack of ripstop grid made the M10 taffeta acceptable to hang in. We're a bit beyond any serious engineering talk and into speculation land but; It's my theory that the ripstop grid tends to load first, which can lead to it overloading/failing... then cascading that failure into a bigger one as the shock load gets dumped onto the fill threads. Bit like how a climbing gear 'screamer' loads in a specific order to dissipate the shock load.
With the taffeta the whole cloth starts out taking the load evenly. There is some deformation but since there is no ripstop to deform... you're not over-stressing anything specific or creating new point loads on the ripstop grid itself.

That said... increased fill threads and super high IDFL results may also mean the ripstop grid is less likely to deform under load and then overload. So long as the whole mess moves together it might hold up as well if not better.
6.5 ounce tree to tree rigs that fit in your pocket have a place too.

I wouldn't be super optimistic, but it should go. If I was still 190 ish... I'd feel pretty confident, not too sure what you 160 ish pound folks are so worried about.
Too bad you don't have some big lunky college aged kid you can stick in there floating around at the shop...

Really I just want to build a 9.25 ounce end bar bridge with it. Little Spider 1.5, M10, and carbon fiber poles would do it.
Granted you wouldn't be able to fart in it... but sounds cool on paper.

[Intimidator]

Did you hang in it yet?

Inquiring UL/FKT gram weenies want to know.

Nope, nobody at the shop would volunteer .... We will leave that testing for you.

[Just Bill]

Nope, nobody at the shop would volunteer .... We will leave that testing for you.

Bah... Kyle's smaller than either of us.
And in my deep dedication to my bigger customers (and my beer fridge) I'm not sure my current 230 would be the same ideal test subject as my previous 190/200.

I've still got a dozen of the M10 models out there, probably a few creeping on the 100 night path even.
I'm honestly not sure if the Ripstop grid would hurt or help at that weight fabric...

[Intimidator]

(and my beer fridge)

I just call it a fridge... I don't need food

[Just Bill]

I just call it a fridge... I don't need food

Founder's Breakfast Stout... doesn't need a fridge and it's got yer meal and coffee all in one package.

Might have to give this a shot... unfortunately the Robic .74 never panned out as a nice hammock. Coating was clammy and the feel was off. Nice stuff for a splash bivy still...