Are you looking for the best waterproof tent fabric that you can use to make your own tent? If so, we’ve got good news for you! There’s a high-quality and durable waterproof tent fabric called the T600 Premium Waterproof Tent Fabric that’s unlike any other on the market today. And in this article, we’re going to tell you everything that you need to know about it before making your purchase. So let’s dive right in!
What is special about this fabric?
What makes UNISIGN fabrics so special is how they use waterproofing and UV resistance. Most tents will use polyurethane to waterproof their material, which then breaks down over time with exposure to sun and heat. This leads many companies like Coleman, who sell inexpensive tents, to advise users against leaving it out in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. If you’re camping or participating in an event that doesn’t have set times where it’ll be used or taken down like a wedding, consider using a more durable tent fabric like UNISIGN’s T600 premium water-resistant fabric for improved long-term weather protection.
How waterproof is this fabric?
The most common waterproof/breathability claim that a tent fabric can make is hydrostatic head (HH). Hydrostatic head refers to water pressure at a certain weight. For example, if a tent fabric has 1000 mm of HH and you’re two people, each weighing 200 pounds sitting on your tent in a rainstorm for six hours, it will keep you 100% dry. But how does that translate into actual campers? Well, think of it like another form of measurement: millimeters per hour. To calculate HH from millimeters per hour all you need to do is take your hourly rainfall and divide it by 1000 (the number of millimeters measured in one hour). So if it rains 1 per hour over six hours you’ll end up with an HH rating of 2000.
What can you expect from using this fabric?
The UNISIGN 600-Grade waterproof tent textile is a tried-and-tested design that will keep you dry in even wet conditions. When it comes to waterproofing fabrics, you have two choices. You can choose a fabric designed for durability and longevity (like our 600) or one designed for longevity but with waterproofing as a secondary quality. If you’re looking for a tent fabric that will last, our high-quality 600 fabric is an excellent choice. We’ve been manufacturing outdoor shelter textiles since 1973 and we stand by our products; if your tent becomes compromised in any way due to materials failure, we’ll replace it at no charge!
Comparisons with other fabrics
The tent textile, whether a tarpaulin or a more robust fabric designed for waterproofing purposes, forms an integral part of any outdoor experience. And what’s needed for outdoor accommodation can vary immensely depending on where you are and what your intentions are. For example, if you’re camping in a valley with generally mild weather conditions, then you won’t need much protection from rain or wind; a cheap tarpaulin will be sufficient in that case. On the other hand, if you’re using your tent textile as part of a base camp setup or expedition tent set-up then it is important that it’s both sturdy and impermeable because gales and torrential rain might well be expected over at least some portion of your trip.