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🧭 How This Product Was Evaluated
- 👣 Comfort and usability for typical hikes
- 🧱 Materials and build quality for repeated outdoor use
- ⚖️ Value compared with similar products in the same category
- 🎒 Fit for beginner and casual hikers
🎯 Who This Is Best For
- 🧑🦯 Beginner hikers and casual outdoor users
- 🌲 Day hikes, light trails, and weekend trips
- 💵 Buyers prioritizing practical value
- 🗺️ General use in parks, trails, and travel hikes
⚙️ Product Overview
🌟 Pros & Cons
- 🙂 Comfortable for most beginner hiking needs
- ⚖️ Balanced feature-to-price ratio
- 🧩 Easy to use with minimal setup
- 🧭 Versatile for different trail conditions
- 🏔️ Advanced users may want higher-end features
- 📏 Performance depends on correct size/fit
📝 Product Details
Product description
About [Silnylon]
Silnylon, the combination of “silicone” and “nylon” (usually ripstop nylon), especially indicates ripstop nylon fabric with impregnating silicone coating from both sides.
A high-end synthetic fabric that is thin, light, highly waterproof, and has strong tear strength, Silnylon is used in a wide range of lightweight outdoor gear, from large capacity stuff sacks, and dry bags, to tarps, ponchos, tents, backpacks, etc.
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1.2 oz Silnylon Technical Specs
Material Nylon Coating Silicone impregnated coating, coated on both sides and between fibers. Ripstop Grids 1mm mini grids Denier 20D Weight 1.2 oz per square yard / 42 gram per square meter Fixed Width 5 Ft / 60 in / 153 cm, usable >4.8 Ft / 58 in / 148 cm Waterproof rating Hydrostatic Head 3000 mm, Zero porosity and unbreathable Packaging FIXED LENGTH per piece: available in 1-yard and 3-yards pre-cut piece, folded. Ironing Temperature for ironing nylon <248°F / 120°C. [NOTE] Higher temperature will melt and ruin Nylon fabrics.
3000MM Waterproof!
Hydrostatic Head waterproof rating, tested according to AATCC 127.Good for 3~4 season tent rain fly that can provide shelter in light to moderate rain and snow.
Silicone-impregnated coating!
The coating is applied from both sides and between fibers. Any side can face outward.Silicone coating gives a smooth surface and a soft handling. Outdoor gear made from Silnylon has an excellent touch and great looks.
Excellent tear resistance!
Silicone coating enhances tear strength. 1mm ripstop grids are woven into the fabric, resulting in a strong and solid “net” to reinforce the fabric’s tear and tensile strength.Tears will not expand and cut edges will not fray.
Light!
Only 1.2 oz yd² [42 gm²], Silnylon provides an ultimate solution for reducing weight.
Ultra Packable!
You’ll get ULTRA-PACKABLE gear (Whether making tents, tarps, ponchos, or backpacks) that easily packs into small sacs, staying space-efficient while on the go.
MYOG with 20D SILNYLON
Ultralight, waterproof, and space-saving, 20D Silnylon is the perfect material for crafting outdoor gear that provides high water resistance, and rain protection.
Rain Gear, such as Pack Cover, Rain Poncho, and Dog Raincoat, can easily compress into hand-sized sacs.Dry Bag and Stuff Sac for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and other outdoor activities in which items can get wet.Tarp, Lean-to Shelter, 3~4 season ultralight tent.
MAINTENANCE
Ironing: Iron fabrics to remove wrinkles or when needed for sewing. Set the temperature of iron below <248°F / 120°C for nylon fabric. [NOTE] Higher temperatures will melt and ruin nylon fabrics.
Washing: Wash Silnylon in cold or lukewarm water by hand. Softly brush it to remove stains. Mild detergent is recommended to be applied. Due to the inherent stainproof property of silicone coating, you could wash fabrics without any detergent.
Drying: Line dry fabrics in the shade, away from direct sunlight.
Sewing Tips: Silnylon has a smooth and slippery surface. The following tips will help you master the fabric. Let’s start MYOG and taste the fun of sewing!
Use Sharp/Microtex needles, #80 & #90 recommended.Walking foot is really helpful.Use good 100% polyester threads.Choose clips over pins to minimize holes.
Fabric Seam Sealer
We need to seal seams to prevent leakage from the seams of Silnylon tents. Due to the low surface energy of silicone, general tapes/sealers can’t adhere to Silnylon.Use Silnet Silicone seam sealer or other silicone use sealer to seal seams on Silnylon.
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Price
SEK 115.29SEK115.29 SEK 79.68SEK79.68 SEK 150.91SEK150.91 SEK 88.58SEK88.58
Ripstop Grids
Square Square Square Diamond
Denier_Material
20D Nylon 40D Nylon 40D Nylon 70D Nylon
Coating
Silicone Coating PU Coating PU Coating PU3000/DWR Coating
Waterproof Rating
3000MM Waterproof Water-Repellent Water-Repellent 3000MM Waterproof
Tear Resistant
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EMMA KITES 1.2 oz Silnylon, 20D ripstop nylon fabric enhanced by Silicone impregnated coating and mini-grids, is highly waterproof, windproof, and offers high tear strength. One of the highest performance fabrics for outdoors to make your tarps, ponchos, tents, backpacks, covers, stuff/gear sacks, and more.
3000MM WATERPROOF! 1.2 oz Silnylon is silicone impregnated, coated on double sides, and between fibers to make fabrics highly waterproof rating of >3000mm hydrostatic head. Satisfy most outdoor needs of rainproof, when you go camping, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering.
HIGH TEAR STRENGTH! Tears will not expand and the cut edges will not fray due to reinforced grids and silicone impregnated coating. Mini reinforcement grids spread across the fabric and build up superior strength to resist tears and wear. Silicone coating further strengthens the tear resistance, making 20D Silnylon extremely strong in ultra-lightweight.
LIGHTWEIGHT and ULTRA PACKABLE! Weighing only 1.2 oz yd² [42 gm²], Silnylon is a widely known ultralight material for outdoor gears, an ultimate way to reduce weights. Whether making tents, tarps, ponchos, or backpacks, you’ll get not only light but ULTRA-PACKABLE gears that easily stuff down into small packs, and go anywhere.
Professionally cut and pre-packed by EMMA KITES in full retail packaging. FIXED LENGTH per piece: available in 1-yard and 3-yards pre-cut piece, folded. IRONING: the temperature for ironing nylon <248°F / 120°C; MAINTENANCE: Wash Silnylon in cold or lukewarm water with hand. Softly brush it to remove stains. Line dry fabrics in the shade, away from direct sunlight.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. It’s designed to be easy to use and practical for people new to hiking.
What type of hiking is it best for?
Day hikes, light trails, and casual outdoor activities.
Is this good value for money?
It offers a balanced mix of features and price compared with similar products.
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