Modifying tyvek, specifically adding loops or tie downs

[zacattack]

What’s the easiest way to add corner tie downs to tyvek? Just trying to keep it from moving around on the ground. Was thinking of either sewing on some grosgrain loops or maybe adding some small grommets.

 

[JJMoody]

I’ve never done it with tyvek, but one idea might be to stitch something more durable (leather) to the corners using plenty of contact cement and punch a hole in the reinforced area to attach grommets

 

[GunsAreFun]

You can probably just put some duct tape on the edge and use a whole punch or hot screwdriver to make a hole. It’s not like you’re putting a lot of stress on the area.

 

[Vandy321]

Fold the corners in an inch or two to double it up (glue it) and then punch a grommet into it.

 

[CAM_D]

aluminum grommets would be fairly easy, but may add more weight if that's something you care about. Sewing in some webbing straps would be easy too. I'm interested to see what you do as I'm about to set up a couple of ground sheets for my son and I.

 

[BBob]

What’s the easiest way to add corner tie downs to tyvek? Just trying to keep it from moving around on the ground. Was thinking of either sewing on some grosgrain loops or maybe adding some small grommets.

I thought I needed that long ago but after one I quit. Tyvek is tough. I folded the corners over and used a small hole punch to punch a hole and tied light tent guyline directly through the hole. As the line was tightened it bunched the Tyvek up but never ripped.

 

[sneaky]

Fold the tyvek over and put a grommet through it. Done.

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[Felix40]

I folded the corners over and sewed loops to mine. Still works 5 years later.

 

[Goodtimekiller]

Fold the tyvek over and put a grommet through it. Done.

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I did this and all 4 grommets pulled out the first time i used it


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[Erict]

Sewn buttonholes?

 

[WoodBow]

I folded the corners over and sewed loops to mine. Still works 5 years later.

Do you even hunt bro?

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[Felix40]

Do you even hunt bro?

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No but I watched MeatEater once.

 

[sneaky]

I did this and all 4 grommets pulled out the first time i used it


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I've had one for years and the grommets haven't budged

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[Cameron.25]

I don't even use tyvek for construction anymore because i feel its inferior to other vapor barriers, i cant see it holding up to abuse long term with loops sewn into it but but kudos to those that it works for lol. It definitely rips much easier than any other vapor barriers ive user in my experience

 

[JungleDan]

No but I watched MeatEater once.

hahaha

 

[jmike]

I put grommets in mine 2.5 years and still rolling along

 

[Dos Perros]

I pinched up the corners and nail-knotted some skinny paracord over it. Works great.