Tent advertisements and instruction manuals usually indicate the materials used for the outer tent, tent floor, and inner tent. But do you know what materials terms like 190T, 210D, Oxford cloth, PE floor, and waterproof PU represent? Decades ago, almost all tent materials were either waterproofed canvas or rubber tarps. Although they met the requirements for wind and rain protection, they were also quite heavy. So in today’s world where lightweight yet durable materials are widely used, let’s take a look at which materials are best suited for your tent.
I. Fabric:
1. Generally speaking, polyester is thin, light, strong, elastic, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, making it suitable for hikers and campers.
Oxford cloth is thicker but heavier, and is suitable for making large tents for car camping or small group use.
2. In terms of waterproof coatings, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) offers good waterproofing but can become hard and brittle in winter, and is prone to creasing or cracking. PU (polyurethane) coatings not only overcome the shortcomings of PVC but also provide excellent waterproof performance.
3. Silver-coated materials can block ultraviolet rays and are mainly used for recreational beach tents, sunshade tents, and advertising tents.
4. Nowadays, some ultra-lightweight tents are becoming popular. Unlike traditional nylon or polyester fabrics that use a PU coating for waterproofing, these use silicone (silicone resin) coating technology. They are much lighter in weight but also significantly more expensive.
I. Fabric:
1. Generally speaking, polyester is thin, light, strong, elastic, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, making it suitable for hikers and campers.
Oxford cloth is thicker but heavier, and is suitable for making large tents for car camping or small group use.
2. In terms of waterproof coatings, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) offers good waterproofing but can become hard and brittle in winter, and is prone to creasing or cracking. PU (polyurethane) coatings not only overcome the shortcomings of PVC but also provide excellent waterproof performance.
3. Silver-coated materials can block ultraviolet rays and are mainly used for recreational beach tents, sunshade tents, and advertising tents.
4. Nowadays, some ultra-lightweight tents are becoming popular. Unlike traditional nylon or polyester fabrics that use a PU coating for waterproofing, these use silicone (silicone resin) coating technology. They are much lighter in weight but also significantly more expensive.
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