lacing w/uni fabric question

I have heard of using wetted "tow" to lace or lash a fitting to the hull skin or deck as an alternative to conventional thru bolting. Is there any reason not to use regular uni cloth, wetted and rolled up, poked through, and tied off or fanned out on the other side for the same purpose? I have plenty of 10.5oz cloth in the scrap bin.

Thanks

 

Uni cloth is just lots of tows side by side, so there shouldn't be any difference. With the cloth it should be easier to choose how much you want in the joint.

 

tow is somewhat easier to work with, but basic principle is the same, so go for it!

 

Thanks for the replies. Common sense says it would be fine, but I guess it never hurts to ask.