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Subject:Re: water repellant for canvas
From:Steve Johnson
Date:Tue, 20 Jun 1995 13:32:28 -0700 (PDT)

So Martha Rubin says:
> 
> The switch to Aqualon has solved that problem.  Aqualon is a 2 ply textured polyester duck fabric, coated with a PVC resin.  Unlike laminated vinyl,
> Aqualon won't separate, crack or peel.
> 
> Aqualon has been used by the marine industry for boat tops and covers
> for many years.  It has proven to be durable, stretch and shrink
> resistant, color fast, stain resistant and water repellent.
> 

The only concern I have with this stuff is, as with all plastics/polyesters is
what am I exposed to as it outgasses?  As it heats up, and if I'm laying down
in the upper bunk, well I be breath some toxic fumes, eh?  

Steven 

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com