If I was looking to make waterproof but tough rain pants/jacket what fabric would you recommend? These clothes would potentially be hitting brush and the like, imagine skiing, bushwhacking, etc. I was considering EPLX or one of the other laminates but I wasn't sure. Breathability of the fabric is not a concern, I would use pit zips and dump heat through zippers.
This is a tough application to answer for without more context. Take this recommendations with a caveat. I'd recommend reinforcing high wear areas so you can keep the base material fairly light. If you use EPLX or any laminate you will be soaked with sweat no matter your pit zip size. Maybe something like 2.2 oz HEX70 as the base with small usage of a laminate material in high wear areas.
I my own buckles with a printer, they arent as nice as something from a factory, but it feels nicer like all MYOG projects. I would highly recommend anyone with a 3d printer and a sewing machine to make their own tools, guides, rolled hem tools, etc.
If I was looking to make waterproof but tough rain pants/jacket what fabric would you recommend? These clothes would potentially be hitting brush and the like, imagine skiing, bushwhacking, etc. I was considering EPLX or one of the other laminates but I wasn't sure. Breathability of the fabric is not a concern, I would use pit zips and dump heat through zippers.
This is a tough application to answer for without more context. Take this recommendations with a caveat. I'd recommend reinforcing high wear areas so you can keep the base material fairly light. If you use EPLX or any laminate you will be soaked with sweat no matter your pit zip size. Maybe something like 2.2 oz HEX70 as the base with small usage of a laminate material in high wear areas.
@@RipstopbytheRoll appreciate it!!! I’ll def look into what you recommended!!
I my own buckles with a printer, they arent as nice as something from a factory, but it feels nicer like all MYOG projects. I would highly recommend anyone with a 3d printer and a sewing machine to make their own tools, guides, rolled hem tools, etc.
So cool! We'd love to see the tools that you're making. Maybe we can get some ideas.