rough comparison of different fabrics' tensile strengths, nylon is significantly stronger than polyester or canvas at a given weight so it makes...
Sorry Rumars, I read right over the answer in your first post, apologies for making you repeat yourself. Thanks for the detailed technical info,...
I'd previously come across your thread about a similar concept, lots of interesting information but I couldn't find out whether or not PU/TPU can...
Agent Orange's precursors were just lye and methanol, doesn't have much to do with its chemical properties ultimately. The additives you mention...
Yes the toxicity of PVC definitely gives me pause. Insane that the stuff's been used for so long in everyday objects when the danger's been...
The velcro's an excellent idea, and I wasn't convinced of its long-term waterproofness but the canvas is too, also less poisonous to marine life...
Kleppers are very cool but unfortunately I don't think Hypalon is possible for me, it's not cheap (if you can even get it!). I think it's a...
Hello boatdesign.netters, I've been playing around for some time with a concept for a small, collapsible skin-on-frame sailing dinghy that would...
