Silnylon added @ Ripstopbytheroll

[ripstopbytheroll]

Good question. I asked it myself because I had only seen 30D before. In general this is what I know in terms of fabric manufacturing. Denier is a fabric term that is defined as the weight in grams of 9000 meters of a particular yarn/thread. So 9000 m of 20D and 30D are 20 grams and 30 grams, respectively. Since both varieties of Sil are the same weight per unit area (1.1 oz/sq yd), the 20D should have roughly 50% more thread than the 30D. End result is the 20D should be a higher strength fabric (tenacity in fabric terminology).

I wanted to give a little more info on the 20D vs 30D topic. In general, the 20D fabric will be a tighter weave due to the increased thread density and have a softer feel to the touch. I'm also guessing that a 20D calendered fabric will provide superior downproofing compared to an equivalent 30D. I haven't tested that yet though, so for now it's just a guess. However, I'll make a couple down pillows with some samples and report back.

One other note on the feel. We recently switched to a 20D 1.1 oz inner layer on the Appalachian Hammock DLC where we were previously using 30D. I can attest that the new fabric is much softer to the touch and feels nicer on the skin. As much as you can be, I'm in love with that fabric

[ripstopbytheroll]

Kyle,

Do you know what the hydrostatic Head of the material is?

Sincerely,
Dave-O

Hey Dave this silnylon was lab tested to a HH of 1100 mm. I've also done some homemade stress tests as a check and haven't been able to make it leak yet.

[Dave-O]

You convinced me...I just placed an order .

[ripstopbytheroll]

You convinced me...I just placed an order .

Great! Making yourself a couple tarps?

[Dave-O]

Going to make a two tone ogee tarp.

[ripstopbytheroll]

Getting ready to pack up the first round of silnylon orders.....

Still time to get in on this round if you order now. Next sale won't be until after Christmas. Remember to use HFmember5% for the HF forum member discount. Orders ship out first thing in the morning!

[FireInMyBones]

I'll be looking forward to the sale after Christmas.

[Swehanger]

Darn, forgot about the discount, well ill hopefully have my sweet olive dab sol nylon in the mailbox

[ripstopbytheroll]

Darn, forgot about the discount, well ill hopefully have my sweet olive dab sol nylon in the mailbox

They're all nice, but the OD was our personal fave out of the bunch. We might be making a tarp over Christmas break......

[Big Bacon]

Darn, forgot about the discount, well ill hopefully have my sweet olive dab sol nylon in the mailbox

There was a discount???????? I'm also making an od tarp. Can't wait to get my order! Thanks again