Material Suppliers - a thread for suppliers and material types...

gamemaster84

Ultralighter
I had some contact with ripstop.pl too. It was very prompt and professional.
They have a good selection of dcf and dxg. Also a non ripstop 15 silpoly. I think it's compatible with membrane silpoly. But I have yet to try some.

They also have a good selection on hammock fabrics. Like 40D diamond ripstop.

I hope to order some fabrics in the near future. I'll post my experience when I have some fabrics.
 

Robert P

Thru Hiker
I've seen a couple of mentions in the last few days that DCF prices are going up, Colin Ibbotson posted that it is around 10%
 

gamemaster84

Ultralighter
https://www.adventurexpert.com/new-products/

New pack fabrics! More eco friendly fabrics and also uhmwpe fabrics! Not cheap ;)

https://www.adventurexpert.com/product/ecopak-ultra-epl200/

Ecopak™ EPL Ultra is a new series of waterproof fabrics for backpacks made out of woven UHMWPE and recycled polyester blend laminated to 0.5mil RUV recycled film. This is one of the stongest backpack laminates for its weight currently on the market. EPL200 is a good choice for ultralight packs.

The woven fabric is 67% UHMWPE and 33% Repreve recycled polyester.

The proprietary Challenge RUV recycled film backing is 100% recycled and 97% UV Resistant.

Every yard of ECOPAK™ saves over one pound of CO2, compared to Nylon pack fabric.

ECOPAK™ contains no harmful TPU, PVC, DWR or other coatings.

CO2 emissions from manufacturing this recycled polyester are 50% lower than Nylon, 38% lower than virgin film, comparable to organic cotton.

Color: Black magic
Weight: 119 gsm
Width: 142cm
 

Alf Outdoors

F.K.A tarptent
I thought i would start a thread for MYOG material suppliers. Some of this info is dotted about on various threads but i've lost my links and struggling to find some of it.

I'm interested in decent quality...
Groundsheet material
30D Silnylon - cant find this at extremtextil
Cuben Fiber - not sure what g/m for groundsheets

Through a web search the other day I discovered Zpacks makes DCF ground sheets in various sizes (to suit their own shelters) and they even do two different sized DCF bath tub ground sheets.

They use 1oz/sq. yard (33.9g/sq. m) DCF for all of them.

Their largest flat DCF ground sheet, made to fit their Triplex shelter, is 55 inch x 88 inch (139.5cm x 223.5cm) and it weighs 121g. That makes it heavier than my Polycro ground sheet, which is 147cm x 297cm (with the 15mm hem all round taken into account), as it only weighs 1g more.

There is a massive difference in price too...My Exitex Polycro ground sheet only cost me £5.99 (It's gone up to £7.99 now) but the Zpacks DCF ground sheet for the Triplex costs over £93, plus customs charges plus postage!
So your far better off sticking with Polycro for your ground sheet. :thumbsup:
 
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BennyDee

Ultralighter
Any UK-based suppliers selling good quality warmth-weight synthetic insulation eg climashield?

Want to play around with MYOG without having to spend €160+ ideally
 

WilliamC

Thru Hiker
Is this the right stuff for making a Speedster-style burner? And if so, are there any precautions that need to be taken while handling it?
 

Whiteburn

Thru Hiker
Is this the right stuff for making a Speedster-style burner? And if so, are there any precautions that need to be taken while handling it?
Yes it's excellent wadding & no special handling needed; as the listing states the material is 'body soluble'.
I found it's best cut it with a fresh scalpel blade, the wadding does shrink a little with the heat over time so best to try for a snug fit inside the container.
 

BennyDee

Ultralighter
Looking for some grosgrain for a MYOG silpoly tarp. Ridgeline and tieouts etc. Any pointers highly appreciated (and even more so if I can get it delivered for the weekend!)
 

TinTin

Thru Hiker
Looks like Brian at Henge Hammocks is going to sort me out with some!

Ordered some Silpoly from him for a tarp, and loads of other MYOG bits and bobs. Brilliant chap to deal with.

https://www.hengehammocks.com/fabrics
https://www.hengehammocks.com/rolledgoods
https://www.hengehammocks.com/hardware
https://www.hengehammocks.com/tools-repair

Fantastically cheap seam sealer too.
Not seen Henge Hammocks before, good shout.

Re grosgrain, I have some from Point North Profabrics which seems fine but I have no real way of judging if it will be any good longer term but I've only used it on a rain kilt and to mod inner nests etc.
 

ledburner

Trail Blazer
Not seen Henge Hammocks before, good shout.

Re grosgrain, I have some from Point North Profabrics which seems fine but I have no real way of judging if it will be any good longer term but I've only used it on a rain kilt and to mod inner nests etc.s and durable. I've bound inner edges of sacs with this

I'm not sure gros grain is the best product for tie-outs, but edging is fine. . use webbing which will not distort and permanantly deform under load and put more strain oth the fabric its attached to. put a reinforcement on the other side to prevent A 10mm/15mm woven webbing tape would be better
Polyester 'herring bone gros grain is easy to work with binding edges

PointNorth have in my experience been quality products. They may not have the latest super light or high- performance fabric products.
(just because there is a demand for 10 m of a expensive technical product. They have to buy at least 100m, they also have to consider when making purchasing decisions).
They have a wide customer base, where durability is be generally a more important criteria.
 
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BennyDee

Ultralighter
I'm not sure gros grain is the best product for tie-outs, but edging is fine. . use webbing which will not distort and permanantly deform under load and put more strain oth the fabric its attached to. put a reinforcement on the other side to prevent A 10mm/15mm woven webbing tape would be better
Polyester 'herring bone gros grain is easy to work with binding edges

PointNorth have in my experience been quality products. They may not have the latest super light or high- performance fabric products.
(just because there is a demand for 10 m of a expensive technical product. They have to buy at least 100m, they also have to consider when making purchasing decisions).
They have a wide customer base, where durability is be generally a more important criteria.
The webbing Henge Hammocks have is the Dutchware stuff, so the 3/8” has a breaking strength of 60kg or so. Looks like good stuff. And they have every size from 1 1/2” to 3/8”.

They’ve also got the Beestee D rings, in all the corresponding sizes for the above grosgrain/webbings.
 

Teepee

Thru Hiker
I thought about making a silpoly flat tarp.
Previously done this with silnylon which was relatively straightforward

However I wanted to add mid panel lifters and seam-sealing seemed to be difficult for silpoly. I did not follow-up. Anybody have experience?
Flowable windscreen sealant. It will seal and bond almost anything including PU and silicone coated fabrics , and it's tough/high modulus compared to most silicone sealants.
The webbing Henge Hammocks have is the Dutchware stuff, so the 3/8” has a breaking strength of 60kg or so. Looks like good stuff. And they have every size from 1 1/2” to 3/8”.

They’ve also got the Beestee D rings, in all the corresponding sizes for the above grosgrain/webbings.
You'll be fine using GG with Beasties and 120kg rating with sewn loops, as long as the width matches the ring size. The ring takes the abrasion.
 

theoctagon

Thru Hiker
The webbing Henge Hammocks have is the Dutchware stuff, so the 3/8” has a breaking strength of 60kg or so. Looks like good stuff. And they have every size from 1 1/2” to 3/8”.

They’ve also got the Beestee D rings, in all the corresponding sizes for the above grosgrain/webbings.

Have you a link to the webbing?
 
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