• Ben replied to the topic tpu side in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Matt,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I think Dave meant (correct me if I’m wrong Dave) that only the TPU coating was damaged i.e. the fabric and underlying PU coating were in tact.

    I’m using a temperature controlled iron, so I don’t have any issues with melting the fabric itself. Only the TPU coating melts when I place my iron on it, and this is…[Read more]

  • Ben replied to the topic tpu side in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Dave. I’m currently making a packraft and have unfortunately damaged the TPU coating a few times now myself.

    I am surprised to hear that water is passing through your fabric though, even with a damaged TPU coating…

    To my understanding, the fabrics sold through Matt’s site have a PU coating on one side in addition to the heat sealable, TPU…[Read more]

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