New pertex DIY Hammock

[chris_r]

Just 100% polyester gutterman thread. The stitches don't have an structural purpose. It could be done with no sewing what so ever.

Excellent. Thank you. I've got some Pertex heading this way and can't wait to get cracking.

 

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It really needs to be peretx 4,5 or 6 if you are going single layer. Some of the stuff I have had from ebay has had to soft a drape and loads of stretch to be used for load bearing.

 

[chris_r]

It really needs to be peretx 4,5 or 6 if you are going single layer. Some of the stuff I have had from ebay has had to soft a drape and loads of stretch to be used for load bearing.

Ah. Not sure if it is or not. It was an eBay purchase though. Either way, I fancy having a bash at an under quilt too, so if it's no good for a hammock I'm sure I'll be able to use it. Is there a reliable UK supplier of Pertex 4, 5 or 6?

 

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You'll be able to tell by the feel. If it has a really soft feel than it won't be up to the job. Pertex 4 + feels more robust.

 

[chris_r]

You'll be able to tell by the feel. If it has a really soft feel than it won't be up to the job. Pertex 4 + feels more robust.

Cheers. I'll keep my fingers crossed. I've had a look on the web and found a company called Point North. They offer Pertex 4 and 5, but the choice of colours is a little off putting. I'll give them a go if my eBay batch turns out to be a let down.