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    Silnylon longevity

    I'm looking to buy a vast amount (roughly 500 yards) of fabric for a project I don't expect to complete for quite some time and was planning on purchasing it gradually, in installments. I know some fabric will break down over time, and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with silnylon breaking down, or is it pretty much stabile?

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    My thoughts off the hip is that it should be ok as it’s being used for tarps and the like that we expect to use for years barring any catastrophic incidents.
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    Phantom full of guesses today.
    It will last a long time especially if not stored
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    the degradation factor for Silnylon seems to be UV light. If you keep it clean, dry and covered it should be fine.

    I would keep it on a roll rather than folded. It does tend to pick up creases. which although they are not supposed to cause leaks, they do make it difficult to work with.

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    I have a Silnylon tarp from 2008 that has too many nights to count and has been left up for days at a time in direct sunlight at trail days and it still keeps me dry. It no longer sheds water very well and takes a bit longer to dry out.

    No other fabrics can develop nasty odors as they break down. I have a couple of bins with old tents them that are not pleasant to open.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DGrav View Post
    ...other fabrics can develop nasty odors as they break down. I have a couple of bins with old tents them that are not pleasant to open.
    Yes -- PU breaks down and STINKS! (I also think it no longer "works" as waterproofing anymore, so you might want to just get rid of them!)

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