Re: [Paddlewise] Bug protection

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 20:10:33 -0700
DMon707_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
>      Columbia Sportswear made a windpant in the early 90's that was extremely
> lightweight (say .75 oz.) rip-stop nylon [snip]
> mosquitos would not bite through it. [snip]
>       Anyway, I think a suit made of lightweight ripstop would stop the bugs
> without being uncomfortably warm in hot weather or during exertion. But I
> can't find the fabric on the internet or anywhere. It must be uncoated.
> Anybody know a source?

Try: Penny Schwyn <pschwyn_at_nextdim.com>  She does alterations on wet suits
and the like and seems knowledgeable about fabric sources.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR


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