Mom Lamb
11-06-2002, 01:37
Could someone please recommend what type of fabrics (lightweight) are best to use for what gear type and where to find them? Can I find them in regular fabric stores?
The book I'm reading was written in 1995, so I'm wondering if there are other cheaper or better fabrics since developed. I know not to use cotton or jeans materials and I've read a lot about the importance of moisture-wicking materials. The ones mentioned in the book are Polypropilene, Capilene and silk. Nylon was mentioned for water-proof gear. I'm assuming that the syl nyl y'all talk about here is a silk-nylon blend?
I will be checking Wal-mart type stores for fabrics and on-sale clothing as well as yard sales and thrift stores, so will be checking lables for fabric content. Any suggestions?
Also need to know what type of durable/light-weight/water-resistant fabrics to use to make the following:
1) A down sleeping bag (what fabric should I use?)
2)Backpack w/o a frame.
3) Two person tent.
4) Rain ponch & rain pants.
5)water-proof pack cover.
And what good lightweight/moisture-wicking fabrics for making:
6) Shorts.
7) sleeveless mesh-type shirts.
Thanks!:)
The book I'm reading was written in 1995, so I'm wondering if there are other cheaper or better fabrics since developed. I know not to use cotton or jeans materials and I've read a lot about the importance of moisture-wicking materials. The ones mentioned in the book are Polypropilene, Capilene and silk. Nylon was mentioned for water-proof gear. I'm assuming that the syl nyl y'all talk about here is a silk-nylon blend?
I will be checking Wal-mart type stores for fabrics and on-sale clothing as well as yard sales and thrift stores, so will be checking lables for fabric content. Any suggestions?
Also need to know what type of durable/light-weight/water-resistant fabrics to use to make the following:
1) A down sleeping bag (what fabric should I use?)
2)Backpack w/o a frame.
3) Two person tent.
4) Rain ponch & rain pants.
5)water-proof pack cover.
And what good lightweight/moisture-wicking fabrics for making:
6) Shorts.
7) sleeveless mesh-type shirts.
Thanks!:)