Sheldon
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ONLY 20 YARDS OR SO OF PACK CLOTH LEFT THEN ITS GONE! UPDATE- 27 FEB: BALLISTIC NYLON SOLD OUT***
OK, learned A LOT about shipping here recently, $4 yd TYD seems to workout.
On the characteristics:
The 400d Pack Cloth weighs probably half as much as the Ballistic Nylon. Here is a description from an online vendor:
This is the "elephant hide" of the outdoor fabrics. Typically created from 400 Denier nylon yarns, this High Density fabric is as tough as leather or vinyl, or any other fabrics on the market and yet is still light weight, workable and easy to sew. It is perfect for "extra duty" areas such as corners and bottoms on many items. It also makes the toughest bags where its extra weight is less important than superior toughness. This fabric is permanently sealed with a finish offering superior water repellent properties under all weather conditions that will not crack, blister or peel.
I have made several different hammocks, saddles and a tree suit from this and supports my 225# effortlessly.
The Kevlar fabric is the "sand" colored material in the picture. It is very light weight but a little stiff and not even close to waterproof. Personally I haven't used it for anything yet, doesn't mean it isn't any good just been a big fan of the Pack Cloth. Picked it up as it was one of those deals where "you gotta take it all if you want some." Here is what an online vendor says about it:
Aramid (Kevlar) fiber fabrics Performance and characteristics With ultra-high strength, high modulus and high temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, light and other good performance, its strength is 5-6 times of steel wire, the modulus is 2-3 times of the steel wire or glass fiber, its toughness is 2 times of the steel wire while it only weighs about 1/5 of steel wire. In around a temperature of 560℃ it does not decompose and melt. I t has a good insulation and anti-aging properties with a long life cycle. Main specifications of aramid Aramid specifications: 200d, 400d, 800d, 1000d, 1500d Main application Tires, bullet-proof vest, aircraft, spacecraft, sporting goods, conveyor belts, high strength ropes, constructions and cars ect.
I have read it is susceptible to UV degradation and may fail due to shock, i.e. a fall. So I wouldn't use it in a situation where you are relying solely on it for life support. So...use your own discretion and do your due diligence in research. Appears to be great stuff to use with epoxy to make kayaks and who wouldn't want to build a spacecraft?
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OK, learned A LOT about shipping here recently, $4 yd TYD seems to workout.
On the characteristics:
The 400d Pack Cloth weighs probably half as much as the Ballistic Nylon. Here is a description from an online vendor:
This is the "elephant hide" of the outdoor fabrics. Typically created from 400 Denier nylon yarns, this High Density fabric is as tough as leather or vinyl, or any other fabrics on the market and yet is still light weight, workable and easy to sew. It is perfect for "extra duty" areas such as corners and bottoms on many items. It also makes the toughest bags where its extra weight is less important than superior toughness. This fabric is permanently sealed with a finish offering superior water repellent properties under all weather conditions that will not crack, blister or peel.
I have made several different hammocks, saddles and a tree suit from this and supports my 225# effortlessly.
The Kevlar fabric is the "sand" colored material in the picture. It is very light weight but a little stiff and not even close to waterproof. Personally I haven't used it for anything yet, doesn't mean it isn't any good just been a big fan of the Pack Cloth. Picked it up as it was one of those deals where "you gotta take it all if you want some." Here is what an online vendor says about it:
Aramid (Kevlar) fiber fabrics Performance and characteristics With ultra-high strength, high modulus and high temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, light and other good performance, its strength is 5-6 times of steel wire, the modulus is 2-3 times of the steel wire or glass fiber, its toughness is 2 times of the steel wire while it only weighs about 1/5 of steel wire. In around a temperature of 560℃ it does not decompose and melt. I t has a good insulation and anti-aging properties with a long life cycle. Main specifications of aramid Aramid specifications: 200d, 400d, 800d, 1000d, 1500d Main application Tires, bullet-proof vest, aircraft, spacecraft, sporting goods, conveyor belts, high strength ropes, constructions and cars ect.
I have read it is susceptible to UV degradation and may fail due to shock, i.e. a fall. So I wouldn't use it in a situation where you are relying solely on it for life support. So...use your own discretion and do your due diligence in research. Appears to be great stuff to use with epoxy to make kayaks and who wouldn't want to build a spacecraft?
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