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Plain White Tyvek for sails.


Barry Pyeatt

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I was referred to a source that offers plain white Tyvek in up to 10' widths.

There were some discussions some time back but no one had a source.

This company will sell you what ever amount you want at $ .30 (30 cents) a sq. ft. rounded up to the next higher sq. ft. I was told that this is the soft Tyvek and it works well for sails.

I have no personal experience with them, but the person that gave me the information has purchased from them several times and has had great service.

http://goodling_outdoor.tripod.com/goodlingoutdoorproducts/id22.html

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It is sewn into knapsacks, jackets, ponchos and all manor of outdoor gear. It is tough and holds up well. So I don't know why you couldn't sew it. The "hard" Tyvek is a little difficult to handle and sew but it is done as well.

My friend makes knapsacks and bags for camping gear out of it and prints (silkscreens) logos on it for company premiums and awards.

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We did an article on alternative sail material, including Tyvek sails a while back, and its at http://www.messing-about.com/weekender/sails.htm

There's not much there, but there is a link to a site with more discussion on using Tyvek for sails: http://www.boat-links.com/Tyvek/.

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