Tent fabrics have different strengths, tear properties, waterproofing, construction techniques, and performance in weather.
It's hard to know which fabric is best for a certain usage.
I asked Kevin (SO owner) to cover the major differences in an article, which is on our site:
My hope is that this can help folks make educated decisions, and to know what they're buying. We're sticking to facts on this one, as it could get muddy pretty quick with comparisons between manufacturers, so please don't do that.
It's hard to know which fabric is best for a certain usage.
I asked Kevin (SO owner) to cover the major differences in an article, which is on our site:
Tent Fabrics: A Comparison of Fabric Types
tent fabrics, dyneema, nylon, silnylon, cordura, polyester, best tent fabrics
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My hope is that this can help folks make educated decisions, and to know what they're buying. We're sticking to facts on this one, as it could get muddy pretty quick with comparisons between manufacturers, so please don't do that.