Derek wrote: > The suggestion is that it has properties > vaguely similar to GoreTex. I think vaguely is about right. There are garments (usually one or a few uses and throw away items) made with Tyvek - paint coveralls, that sort of thing. I've never seen a jacket or other item that would last a long time. I made a ski waxing apron out of Tyvek and duct tape once and it kept the wax off me but looked like crap in a short while. If hot wax hit the Tyvek, it would soak right through before hardening. > My concern with a > waterproof cover is that the boat has no opportunity > to "dry out" after use. When you make a long term storage cover of a waterproof material, it should be more roof and walls than a condom. You have to ensure lots of air flow. I think long term storage and transportation covers are two different things. Features that you want in one are not desirable in the other. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Oct 04 2006 - 21:45:13 PDT
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