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Silnylon, aportmanteau of "silicone" and "nylon", is a synthetic fabric used mainly in lightweight outdoor gear. It is made by impregnating a thin woven nylon fabric with liquid silicone from both sides.[1] This makes it strong for its weight, as the silicone substantially improves the tear strength. It is also highly waterproof, but not breathable.[2] Many colours are available.
It is used in the manufacture of backpacks, tarps andtarp tents,bivy bags, etc., particularly byultralight backpackers.
Several types of silnylon are produced. The common type is a quiet, silky, very slippery fabric. The variant known as "crisp silnylon" is lighter, but brittle, noisy in movement, and easily torn. Some versions are made from the strongernylon 66 and are used for applications like parachutes andhot air balloons. Some use a blend of silicone andpolyurethane, partly to reduce theair pollution during manufacture by reducing the aromatic solvents used in the coating process.
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