Tipi liner material, DWR or none for more breathability?

[Sunbkpk]

I am soon starting a build of a DIY assymetric tipi and wondering if anyone has experience with DWR coated material vs non coated for more breathability? The light nylon materials in the 10 denier or lighter generally seem to be DWR treated on DIY material sites. I was thinking without DWR for more breathability like many tents but the fabric is heavier. I will need about 10 yards. My tipi plan is sort of a cross between a Sawtooth and the design by MCR-85 on here.

I have done a practice build with silpoly seconds but not the liner. Appreciate any feedback or source of cheap liner material to triak.

This DIY forum is dangerous. I have made a tarp and small 1 man pyramid shelter for fast and light in addition to this larger practice assymetric tipi.

Practice tipi: (color was cheap for practice. Have camouflage for next build) Great for testing what I want to change. It is 7ft tall at peak and I didn't,t account for the zipper width.
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[Superdoo]

Maybe try the monolite.

1.0 oz MONOLITE™ Ripstop Nylon Mesh

We had all but given up on sub 1.0 oz woven fabrics. Then along came MONOLITE... Ultralight woven fabrics are great for quilts and garments. But durability can take a nosedive for stressing applicat

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[Sunbkpk]

Thanks Superdoo. May explain why their membrane fabrics seem in limited supply, if they are phasing them out.

 

[Superdoo]

No problem. I actually caught wind of Monlite for the first time while on here a couple of days ago. It seems like it would be a good fit.

I’m thinking of using it to make a 4 season nest for my Silex.

 

[Sunbkpk]

Good luck with the nest. My 4 season tent is about 10 to 15 degrees warmer inside than out with 2 people in it. The Silex with the monolite for a nest will be very similar for added warmth I think. Of course my 4 season tent is almost 5lbs heavier than your setup will be.