Wanted: Tyvek

FrankieP1988 · Mar 30, 2015

Looking for a few sheets of Tyvek preferably 3'x8' .Let me know what you have,

Thanks

Frank

bbrown · Mar 30, 2015

Think I have what you need - sent you a PM.

chinagreen · Mar 30, 2015

If that falls through, I have a roll in my shop.

tipsntails7 · Mar 30, 2015

Check your local lumber yard or mill as well, they just throw it out, bonus it may smell like cedar.

FrankieP1988 · Mar 31, 2015

Got some from bbrown thanks guys

jwb300 · Mar 31, 2015

Make sure you get the correct type of tyvek for your application. I'm sure you are all over this. For backpacking, builders tyvek (homewrap) is not the way to go.

Cheers,
JWB300

colonel00 · Mar 31, 2015

jwb300 said:
Make sure you get the correct type of tyvek for your application. I'm sure you are all over this. For backpacking builders tyvek (homewrap) is not the way to go.

Cheers,
JWB300

Talk about a cliffhanger..."Something is deadly in your kitchen, tune in at 10:00 to your local news for more"

Care to explain a little more about what you mean?

tipsntails7 · Mar 31, 2015

jwb300 said:
Make sure you get the correct type of tyvek for your application. I'm sure you are all over this. For backpacking builders tyvek (homewrap) is not the way to go.

Cheers,
JWB300

May I ask why? Homewrap is an HS tyvek

darcytribe · Mar 31, 2015

do tell

three5x5s · Mar 31, 2015

Backpacking Tyveck? We grow plants in water beds under a fabric called tyveck. Is this the same as backpacking Tyveck??

tipsntails7 · Mar 31, 2015

The one you really don't want Is the perforated kind, 16 I think

jwb300 · Mar 31, 2015

The tyvek commonly used for groundsheets/shelters etc is Type 1443R. It is the lightest, most pliable and breathable tyvek. It has similar breathability properties to Goretex.

jwb300 · Mar 31, 2015

tipsntails7 said:
The one you really don't want Is the perforated kind, 16 I think

The perforated tyvek is not water proof. I would advise against using this for most backpacking applications.

Cheers,
JWB

jwb300 · Mar 31, 2015

three5x5s said:
Backpacking Tyveck? We grow plants in water beds under a fabric called tyveck. Is this the same as backpacking Tyveck??

Sorry for the confusion. There is no such thing as 'backpacking tyvek' rather just tyvek that is used for this application. You probably grow your plants under a different type to 1443R. 1443R only comes in 1.5m wide rolls and is designed more for clothing applications.

tipsntails7 · Mar 31, 2015

jwb300 said:
The perforated tyvek is not water proof. I would advise against using this for most backpacking applications.

Cheers,
JWB

That's what I said....

colonel00 · Mar 31, 2015

Doing some quick internet searching it appears the 1443R is .55oz/yd lighter. How is it strength wise? You can buy some here it appears:

http://www.amazon.com/Tyvek-1443R-Kitemaking-Material/dp/B001TO4QVA

I already have homewrap and will continue to use it until it is destroyed. It is a bit stiff but you just need to continuously ball it up and crinkle it all to hell. I have even read where people throw it into the washing machine to get it nice and "soft". After working with mine, it is pretty decent. Probably not as soft as the 1443R but I do like the idea of keeping it a bit "rugged" too.

darcytribe · Mar 31, 2015

who new? well you knew but I learned something new tonight

William Hanson (live2hunt) · Mar 31, 2015

Here I thought all tyvek was created equal. Go figure.

colonel00 · Mar 31, 2015

I knew of differences but never really looked into it. For example, USPS has those soft envelopes that are Tyvek.

I guess in the interest of science, I might get a rub of this other stuff for a comparison.

jwb300 · Apr 1, 2015

tipsntails7 said:
That's what I said....

So you did. Sorry misread it on my phone.

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