DCF are the lightest fabrics for their strength. They were developed for sails but are by far the best option for many outdoor gear applications. The term fabric is not accurate though – the DCFs we use are laminates of extremely strong ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWP) with polyester films. This technical materials also do not feel like fabrics – the laminates fold like thin wrapping paper and the folding marks stay visible. Fortunately that does not influence the performance and the folding marks give the material its distinctive look. For more information you can visit the dedicated site of the project. Here is why we use Dyneema®:
– Lightest material for its strength – by far
– 100% inherently waterproof, no impregnation, no mmH2O specification
– Does not soak water at all – so you can just wipe your gear dry
We use a variety of DCFs for our gear: