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Flame retardant
Our nylon fabric impregnated with silicone is a flame retardant combination. Silicone requires a relatively high temperature to ignite. Nylon is far less flammable than polyester, which is a popular tent fabric with many other manufacturers. Although our silnylon fabric...
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Snowload
You should be able to use our tents in most weather conditions. But remember it is a tent, not a cabin. Although it is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, it is not indestructible. It will withstand strong winds and...
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Nylon 6 / 66
In the tent industry the silnylon fabric in general is divided into two standards. Nylon 6 and nylon 66. Seen from a purely technical point of view, nylon 66 is the best fabric. But. And this is a big but....
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The coating
The quality of the fabric also depends on the coating that is applied. Coating is required to make the material waterproof. The fabric normally used for low end tents, is polyester covered with a layer of polyurethane coating. It is...
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Threadcount and density
Backpacking tents are often made from polyester or nylon. Nylon is generally stronger and more durable than polyester. Add ripstop to it, and you get a very durable fabric. The tear strength of the materials depend on the chosen thread...
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