Guides
How to Choose Mesh Fabric
Choose mesh by fiber, opening size, construction, width, finish, and load. Hole size alone does not establish strength or outdoor performance.
Sunbrella® Marine vs Upholstery Fabric
Marine shade and upholstery fabrics solve different problems. Match the exact Sunbrella® product line to the project rather than relying on the brand name alone.
Duvetyne vs commando cloth: 12oz or 16oz?
They are the same cloth. The only real decision is weight, and there is one rule that settles it.
PU Coating vs DWR vs Laminate
DWR helps water bead; coatings and laminates can form a barrier. The exact specification and seams decide the result.
Nylon vs Polyester Fabric: which should you choose?
Choose by what will kill the fabric: abrasion points to nylon, sun and moisture point to polyester.
CORDURA® vs Ballistic Nylon: which should you use?
They are not two grades of the same thing. Choose by how your item is likely to fail, not by which sounds tougher.
500D vs 1000D CORDURA®: which should you choose?
Denier describes the yarn, not the finished strength of the cloth. Here is what actually separates the two weights.
How to Evaluate Barrier, ESD, and Specialty Fabrics
Specialty fabric names describe intended functions, not interchangeable performance. Require the exact specification, test method, documentation, and handling rules.
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