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Raka's 1.8oz Kevlar for Kayaks?
By:Bill G.
Date: 10/22/2000, 3:59 pm

Hello, folks --

After studying George's page on cloth, I took a look at Kevlar on Raka's site. They list a 1.8oz 38" width cloth. I emailed Larry asking what style this was (George lists a 1.8oz style 124). Here's Larry's reply (and thanks for the quick response, if you see this, Larry!):

"Our 1.8 oz. x 38" kevlar is a Clark-Schwebel style 345 with a
crowfoot weave(4 harness ) and is 0.003" thick and a yarn count of 34 x 34."

Has anyone used this style Kevlar for Kayaks? I'm thinking of trying to use 1.8 kev for the inside of the hull on a boat, and maybe for the outside of the hull (although I might go for a heavier weight ...).

Will this weave form and wet easily?

Regards,
Bill Graham

Messages In This Thread

Raka's 1.8oz Kevlar for Kayaks?
Bill G. -- 10/22/2000, 3:59 pm
Re: Raka's 1.8oz Kevlar for Kayaks?
Jay Babina -- 10/23/2000, 9:14 am