What is the most waterproof
fabric for tents?
1. Generally speaking, polyester is thin and light, has high strength, good elasticity, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, and is suitable for mountaineering and hiking campers. Oxford cloth is thick, but heavier, making it suitable for making large tents for drive-through camping or small groups.
2. From the perspective of waterproof coating, although PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is good for waterproofing, it will become hard and brittle in winter, which is prone to creases or breaks; PU (polyurethane) coating can not only overcome the defects of PVC, but also improve the waterproof effect. Also very good.
3. Silver-coated material, can prevent ultraviolet rays, mainly used for leisure beach tents, sunshade tents, advertising tents, etc.
4. Now some ultra-light accounts are more popular. Different from the previous nylon and polyester fabrics coated with PU layer to waterproof the principle, it uses silicon (silicone resin) technology, which is much lighter in weight, but the price will also be a lot more expensive.
Lining:
Regarding the inner tent, it usually has two functions. If it is a four-season tent or an alpine tent, then there is no doubt that all the inner tents are composed of polyester taffeta to keep warm. If it is a summer tent or a single tent, it is used for heat dissipation and ventilation. Considering that it is almost all gauze, for the usual three-season account, gauze and polyester taffeta each are a compromise and pragmatic choice.
Bottom material:
The main functions of the tent bottom are waterproof, moisture-proof and dust-proof, and the choice of the bottom material also determines the grade of the tent.
1. PE coating primer, low price is the common primer for low-end tents at present, but it is easy to break after repeated folding.
2. The PU coating primer greatly exceeds the PE primer in terms of wear resistance and water resistance, and has a higher cost performance.
