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    Senior Member Hogg Tyed's Avatar
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    Worlds lightest fabric

    http://www.everest.com.tw/_english/0...ail.aspx?ID=49

    Wonder how it technically compares with Cuben Fiber.

    Taiwan : Everest
    launches the world's lightest fabric ... via UltraLightLiving Combined
    Feed on 6/24/10
    Textile News Taiwan - Everest launches the world's lightest fabric -
    Everest Textile, a research and development based textile organization

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    Senior Member Hogg Tyed's Avatar
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    I thought you might find this interesting. I saw it on a yahoo group. Gram weenies rejoice!

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    Reading the feed it appears this stuff is breathable.

    Hey Brandon, how 'bout a 2oz WBBB?

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    Good info, Hogg

    I wonder how long it will be before we can buy it for making kit out of?

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    900g tearing strength. That's 2 pounds.

    Boris

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    wow Thats kinda neat
    I wonder what other than clothes it will be used for

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    900g tearing strength. That's 2 pounds.Boris
    Hmm dont think Id trust hanging in it
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    undercover for foggy trips? Garlington taco shell? rain chaps?

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    I think we slashdotted their server. I can't get anything off that link.

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    Hmmm... we may be getting to the point where "the Emperor has no clothes"... what kind of thing would you make with this material?


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    Raincoats for an outdoor strip club?

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