I have a question: So if you cut out a smaller section of this from a larger sheet, do you have to do anything to the edges to keep it from fraying? From the look of the circle you have there, it doesn't look like it, but I want to make sure!
Good question. This was a laser cut swatch so that is part of why the edges are not fraying. Because this is a woven fabric you may see some fraying if you cut it with scissors. A quick anecdote to this could be carefully run a lighter over the edge. In a finished project, we'd recommend binding the edges.
If you have uncoated 1680 ballistic nylon or similar fabric that you're not using a laser cutter or hot knife on, & don't want to manually sear the edges, you may be able to use fray stop liquid. However, since the fabric in this video is coated on both sides (polyurethane back / durable water repellant front), it may not work as well, as both products might prevent the liquid from absorbing into the fabric, but you could still use it after the cut. For uncoated fabric, mark out where your cutlines are, apply the fray stop to the cut lines to about 1/8" past the center of the cut line. With thicker fabrics like this you may want to apply to both sides, let it dry for 30 minutes, then cut. Anyplace that sells bulk fabric should keep it in stock.
Being a woven fabric without a significant coating, you will get the best result with sewing. The stitch-holding power of this fabric is very good and the overall durability is steller.
This would certainly be durable enough for that type of application. This fabric wouldn't provide the breathability or flexibility that some booties have. However, it really depends on what you're looking to get out of them. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have more question.
I have a question: So if you cut out a smaller section of this from a larger sheet, do you have to do anything to the edges to keep it from fraying? From the look of the circle you have there, it doesn't look like it, but I want to make sure!
Good question. This was a laser cut swatch so that is part of why the edges are not fraying. Because this is a woven fabric you may see some fraying if you cut it with scissors. A quick anecdote to this could be carefully run a lighter over the edge. In a finished project, we'd recommend binding the edges.
If you have uncoated 1680 ballistic nylon or similar fabric that you're not using a laser cutter or hot knife on, & don't want to manually sear the edges, you may be able to use fray stop liquid. However, since the fabric in this video is coated on both sides (polyurethane back / durable water repellant front), it may not work as well, as both products might prevent the liquid from absorbing into the fabric, but you could still use it after the cut.
For uncoated fabric, mark out where your cutlines are, apply the fray stop to the cut lines to about 1/8" past the center of the cut line. With thicker fabrics like this you may want to apply to both sides, let it dry for 30 minutes, then cut. Anyplace that sells bulk fabric should keep it in stock.
Is this tougher to sew through than 1000D cordura or about the same?
It's going to be about as tough as 1000D Cordura. This fabric just has a higher denier.
How do you work with this, glue it? Weld it?
Being a woven fabric without a significant coating, you will get the best result with sewing. The stitch-holding power of this fabric is very good and the overall durability is steller.
Would this work for dog booties?
This would certainly be durable enough for that type of application. This fabric wouldn't provide the breathability or flexibility that some booties have. However, it really depends on what you're looking to get out of them. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have more question.