[Philmont]: Tyvek as a Tarp

Some entries from the Archives:

 From Robert Haig (dated 2003):

I know we've gone over the uses for tyvek here multiple times, but last
night I was scouring the web trying to find enough to use for
groundsheets for my crew next summer. I found someone selling
groundsheet sized pieces, I found some on ebay, then I had an idea.
Somewhere on tyvek.com, I found
http://tyvek.com/na/homewrap/english/directory/index.htm which has a
link to a "Specialist locator". I emailed the guy explaining what I was
going to use if for (groundsheets, tarp) andasked if he knew a
construction supplies place I could get ahold of some scrap pieces.

Well, this guy is bring a 9'x150' roll of Tyvek HomwWrap over to my
house this weekend, and donating it (yes all of it) to our crew. So 6
9'x5' pieces for groundsheets, 1 9'x12' tarp... I'll have 108 feet
left. Do we have other ideas for what to do with tyvek? If not, I was
planning on contacting our Council contingent Coordinator, and sharing
the wealth.

I'll probably save 30' for more groundsheets, but I don't know what else
I can do with it.

Just though I'd share my tyvek acquisition methods with the rest of the
list.

Perhaps you've got a sales rep in your area who's as generous as mine.
-- Rob

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 From Larry Stout (also dated 2003):

Karl:

Have you run the Tyvek through the washing machine? We used Tyvek in
2001 and first ran it through the washing machine. It softened it up and
made it easier to handle and quieter. DO NOT use any detergent or fabric
softener. Just run it through a cold water cycle. The action of the
washer puts a bunch of small creases in it, so when it comes out it is
very wrinkled. I ran it through the spin cycle twice to get out the
extra water that accumulated in these creases. Then I set it out in the
sun to dry. It comes out very soft and pliable but does not lose any of
its waterproof properties. Remember water only, no additives.

Good Luck!

Larry Stout
St. Charles, MO.

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-----Original Message-----

Craig Maes wrote:
> Has anyone tried Tyvek for a tarp? We used Tyvek as the tent ground cloths
> at Double H last summer, these worked great, and they weigh less than
> plastic. Why wouldn't Tyvek work for the crew tarp too?
>

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Received on Thu May 19 05:15:32 2005