I am not familiar with tha fabric, so it is hard to say. Tyvek makes for great covers with some water repelling properties. It is used by many places and looks nicer than say using plain polypropelyne sheeting. I also have just gotten a catalog from Test Fabrics that has some samples that look interesting as possibilities for such things.  It might be worth looking into some of their stuff.


Elizabeth Walton
www.clotheslinejournal.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Tollefson <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Mar 18, 2004 12:06 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Silicone in collections

I am researching fabrics and their chemical properties for our use in
constructing a waterproof covering of a textile rack. At the moment we are
considering a silicone impregnated nylon ripstop. I have been unable to
find any information on the use of such fabrics in collections so any
information would be very helpful.

Thanks,
Sarah Tollefson

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