this is kind of what I was thinking about, you might know, does stitching
weaken it in any significant way?

I was thinking of what it might be worth to use it for parachutes.  But
maybe it's too strong or too expensive or maybe too heavy.

thanks all.


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From: "William Chops Westfield" <billw@CISCO.COM>
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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [ot]: tough fiber envelope


> Tyvek is available in "medium" quantities from some kite building
suppliers.
> There are two types available:  "soft" tyvek feels like cloth, and made
> something of a fashion statement in windbreakers a couple years ago (also
> in "clean room" wear.)  "hard" tyvek is what's used for envelopes and
> wrapping houses.  Most kite places carry only the "soft" variety, but
> I'm pretty sure I've seen both.  Somewhere.  About $3/yard for 40inch wide
> "fabric."
>
> BillW
>
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