I've been considering using DuPont 'Tyvek' for tent footprints. It's used in the States and I've read good reports of it on the web. For those not familiar with the stuff, it's made from blown fibres of polyethylene, bonded into a non-woven fabric. The result is a tough, light fabric. It's used for protective suits, envelopes and building membranes.
The only supplier I've found in the U.K. sells 1.5 metre wide rolls of 43 grams per square metre, but only in a 20 metre roll. The cost is 31 pounds (I guess plus V.A.T. and carriage - but I may be able to pick it up). The cost for a footprint size bit would then work out at something over 3 quid.
Is there anyone on this forum that would be interested in helping offset the cost by buying a length, if I get it?
On 2 Dec 2004 20:36:10 GMT, Jim Ford <[email hidden]>
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Hi.
I've been considering using DuPont 'Tyvek' for tent footprints. It's used in the States and I've read good reports of it on the web. For those not familiar with the stuff, it's made from blown fibres of polyethylene, bonded into a non-woven fabric. The result is a tough, light fabric. It's used for protective suits, envelopes and building membranes.
find a building site and ask if you can have some. I dont like tyvek for ground sheets (unless you wash it first its NOISY! eeee like alu foil). they also pass water through them (which shouldnt really matter with a tent).
On 2 Dec 2004 20:36:10 GMT, Jim Ford <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
Hi.
I've been considering using DuPont 'Tyvek' for tent footprints. It's used in the States and I've read good reports of it on the web. For those not familiar with the stuff, it's made from blown fibres of polyethylene, bonded into a non-woven fabric. The result is a tough, light fabric. It's used for protective suits, envelopes and building membranes.
The only supplier I've found in the U.K. sells 1.5 metre wide rolls of 43 grams per square metre, but only in a 20 metre roll. The cost is 31 pounds (I guess plus V.A.T. and carriage - but I may be able to pick it up). The cost for a footprint size bit would then work out at something over 3 quid.
Is there anyone on this forum that would be interested in helping offset the cost by buying a length, if I get it?
Regards: Jim Ford
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