Anybody Ever Used Pertex?

**headchange4u** · 12-09-2006, 00:46

I have been looking at fabrics for my weathershield system and I started reading about Pertex. It sounds like it would be a great fabric for what I'm looking to accomplish.

They make several different types of fabric: Quantum, Microlight, Classic, Endurance, and Equilibrium.

I am most interested in the Endurance:

Main Properties
100% windproof
1000mm water column, highly water resistant
Very breathable, also at low temperatures

This would make a great bottom weathershield.

The Equilbrium fabric has some interesting properties:

Main Properties
Patented ‘denier gradient’ structure moves moisture away from the skin
Weatherproof
Tough and durable
Very low comparable weight and packing volume

The Quantum fabric is only 0.9oz/yd2. I wonder if would make a really light Speer type hammock:

How Does it Benefit the User?
LIGHT and strong! 25-50% weight
reduction without sacrificing much
strength and abrasion resistance.
50% less packing volume compared
to standard 44 decitex fabrics.
Soft hand allows your sleeping bag
to have more loft.

Where do I Find it?
Thanks to its dense weave Pertex Quantum® is downproof and can be used for any high-end application in sleeping bags, down jackets and expedition gear. It is a gear freak's dream.

I have not been able to find it for sale online yet. Anybody know where to find it?. It's probably expensive as heck but I can think of several uses for the different types of fabrics.

**Arkwater** · 12-09-2006, 01:26

seattle fabrics has Ultrex on sale! 40+% off
Might work for your needs!

**Arkwater** · 12-09-2006, 01:29

They have some good buys on the sale.

**Arkwater** · 12-09-2006, 01:39

Textile Outfitters has it.

**Coffee** · 12-09-2006, 02:13

Does anyone know the weight of the Ulterx?

It is recommended that 2-ply be lined, to protect the membrane. Meshes and uncoated nylons work well for this

Having to line it concerns me. I wonder how well it hold up. If it breaths well and is light, this would make a great hammock sock/travel pod. Something a little more waterproof then ripstop.