Great informative video Joe. I was researching the Canopy board game bag that has an optional Ripstop nylon cover and you were the first result. Coincidentally you've got a nice collection of games, Cyclades is great!
Like someone else said, thanks for answering questions I didn't know I had :o) I've worked with this stuff for years, sewn up packs and tarps but didn't know the history about it, or what some of the terms were. good to hear about it. Thanks.
Thanks for the informative video. Why a polyester thread and not a nylon thread? I'm replacing a bug net sewn into my hammock and bought 0.9 oz ripstop no-see-um material (hasn't arrived yet) to replace the torn 15d material. Hopefully it won't significantly reduce visibility and air flow
Polyester thread will hold up much better to moisture because it tends to dry faster. It is also a little more UV resistant than Nylon. Best of luck with your modification!
hello.. im trying to start camping pads business and I have to choose between 3 types of materials: 20D TPU Nylon / 40D TPU Nylon and ripstop. and I know the different in weight. I like to hear your opinion
Good video ,thanks for posting. Any plans on cutting and sewing of Ripstop Vids? I did catch the tip about the tread to use that was helpful. Looking forward to next one
Ive accidentally punctured two hammocks made of this stuff so I have a lot of scrap. Any known projects to repurpose this stuff so it doesnt go to waste?
I do, eventually... The job in Maine kind of delayed it and then winter happened, so I can't really do the series until the leaves are out again. But then I'll be on the trail again.
Thanks, that was a helpful video. I can tell you didn't take French in school though. Denier & Taffeta are pronounced much differently normally. Regardless, that was a helpful video.
I've never worked with oxford nylon but I do know that it is just like a really thick (high denier) taffeta. This means it does not have the ripstop grid, but it is similar to ripstop. It is very heavy but tough material.
For lightweight fabrics like most ripstop you need a lightweight needle. Especially with down gear, you want to make sure you are making as small a hole as possible, so that your down has less chance to escape. I use size #9 or #10 needles for most of my gear.
For correct pronounciation of "taffeta", ask your Grandmother. Really! Video very informative. 10+ minutes of hands and forearms: hmm... Beats a talking head, though. I didn't see what prompted the comment about stabilizing the camera, but it sure is stable now. LOL One thing to be aware of if making trail clothing with ripstop, flying embers, even tiny ones, will eat it up. You end up with little holes with black cauterized edges. Stay back from the fire, especially in the wind. (Writing from Newfoundland, I hear there are places with no wind. Baseless rumors!) Thanks. Looking forward to more.
10 years later in 2024, still the best ripstop vid on the web
Awesome tutorial! My father always said, "You learn something new everyday". Thank you.
Thanks for stabilizing the cam for this episode. Much apreciated.
Great informative video Joe. I was researching the Canopy board game bag that has an optional Ripstop nylon cover and you were the first result. Coincidentally you've got a nice collection of games, Cyclades is great!
That was helpful. Just starting to learn about it all. Working to make a ripstop tarp. Thanks
Like someone else said, thanks for answering questions I didn't know I had :o) I've worked with this stuff for years, sewn up packs and tarps but didn't know the history about it, or what some of the terms were. good to hear about it. Thanks.
Love the format of this video.
Thanks for the info! You answered questions I didn't even know I had (eg, poly thread). Keep 'me coming!
Great information about "high rub" versus "low rub" uses and different types of material.
Thanks for the informative video. Why a polyester thread and not a nylon thread? I'm replacing a bug net sewn into my hammock and bought 0.9 oz ripstop no-see-um material (hasn't arrived yet) to replace the torn 15d material. Hopefully it won't significantly reduce visibility and air flow
Polyester thread will hold up much better to moisture because it tends to dry faster. It is also a little more UV resistant than Nylon. Best of luck with your modification!
hello.. im trying to start camping pads business and I have to choose between 3 types of materials: 20D TPU Nylon / 40D TPU Nylon and ripstop. and I know the different in weight. I like to hear your opinion
Good video ,thanks for posting. Any plans on cutting and sewing of Ripstop Vids? I did catch the tip about the tread to use that was helpful. Looking forward to next one
Where can a person buy rip-stop nylon for a down blanket? Like expensive sleeping bags are made out of?
What weight of material would you recommend for making a rip proof and waterproof dog bed????
Thank you!
Polyester ripstop will be best in wet and durability
What's best for compression packing cubes?
I bought from eagle creek and the fabri ripped on first use on the seams part
What if you need to cut ripstop nylon fabrics or ropes? How do you generally solve it?
Ive accidentally punctured two hammocks made of this stuff so I have a lot of scrap. Any known projects to repurpose this stuff so it doesnt go to waste?
Very good video, Thanks
Always good with information sir. Do you still have plans to do the tree series?
I do, eventually... The job in Maine kind of delayed it and then winter happened, so I can't really do the series until the leaves are out again. But then I'll be on the trail again.
Good to hear. I'll be looking forward to it.
Biophthera What do you do for a living to have this kind of free time such as 6 month thru hikes?
How do I clean rip stop if it’s a material on my shoes
Great video, thank u very much !
great video,anymore in this series?
I never did continue this series. But I'd like to resurrect it sometime.
that would be great,maybe someday. Enjoying your videos!
nice couch!!!!
Super informative.
good info thanks bro ..
Awesome
Thanks, that was a helpful video. I can tell you didn't take French in school though. Denier & Taffeta are pronounced much differently normally. Regardless, that was a helpful video.
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Can this make a paraglider
what is the difference beetwen 40d and 75d nylon?
is Oxford Nylon one of ripstop nylon family?
I've never worked with oxford nylon but I do know that it is just like a really thick (high denier) taffeta. This means it does not have the ripstop grid, but it is similar to ripstop. It is very heavy but tough material.
Biophthera
thank you.
oxford nylon is different from ripstop nylon. oxford nylon sometimes plain weave, but ripstop nylon sometimes grid pattern or other.
is 40D supposed to be water resistant?
6.5 nyco ripstop.. ist that durable ?
What size needles do you use for sewing purposes?
For lightweight fabrics like most ripstop you need a lightweight needle. Especially with down gear, you want to make sure you are making as small a hole as possible, so that your down has less chance to escape. I use size #9 or #10 needles for most of my gear.
Thank you for the information. I'm working on some interesting products and projects. Do you have a contact email so I can reach out to you?
You can reach me at BackcountryBanter@gmail.com
Can lighter weight be washed?
It can, though low heat and gentle cycle is preferable.
For correct pronounciation of "taffeta", ask your Grandmother. Really!
Video very informative. 10+ minutes of hands and forearms: hmm... Beats a talking head, though. I didn't see what prompted the comment about stabilizing the camera, but it sure is stable now. LOL
One thing to be aware of if making trail clothing with ripstop, flying embers, even tiny ones, will eat it up. You end up with little holes with black cauterized edges. Stay back from the fire, especially in the wind. (Writing from Newfoundland, I hear there are places with no wind. Baseless rumors!)
Thanks. Looking forward to more.
g/m2? I think.28 grams for a 30x30 square would be a bit too he
1 yard = 0.91 meter. So 1.1 oz square yard = 37 grams square meter.
water resistance????
Mike Sax sure
sometimes ripstop nylon have water resistance
If you could create the ultimate medium light and ultralight day-packs, what material would you use? Would love your help. eric at granogi dot com.
sorry. watched it again and you said yard. that is right. :) sorry again.
avy.
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