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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 8/21/2017, 9:56 am
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US? (Bill Hamm)

The problem is that pack cloth typically has a DWR* coating on the outside, which creates problems when you try to get another type of finish to bond to it. The coating on the inside affects its ability to stretch and conform. That's why boats are typically skinned with uncoated fabrics.

*Durable Water Repellant

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Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
Nathan Loding -- 8/18/2017, 3:16 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
Ralph Merriman -- 8/18/2017, 6:49 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
Brian Nystrom -- 8/18/2017, 6:49 pm
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Nathan Loding -- 8/19/2017, 3:44 pm
Re: loding@gmail.com *PIC*
Dan Thaler -- 8/19/2017, 6:15 pm
Skin Boat fabric
Nathan Loding -- 8/21/2017, 8:56 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
Bill Hamm -- 8/19/2017, 12:12 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
Brian Nystrom -- 8/21/2017, 9:56 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ballistic nylon source in US?
Bill Hamm -- 8/24/2017, 9:05 pm