Want a custom DCF tarp? I can help you out.

Why DCF?

When it comes to tarps, DCF is the ultralight ultimate. It is insanely lightweight, 10X more waterproof than some silnylons, 15X stronger than steel, sag free, easy to customise, user repairable and packs into your pocket. Sounds good doesn’t it?

Choices

Shape:

Currently I can make flat tarps and tarps with straight edges.

Size:

I’m happy to do any size of tarp! One dimension needs to be either 1.35m (no ridgeline) 2.7m (1 ridgeline) or 4m (2 ridgelines). Ridgelines add a lot of weight so keep this number as small as possible. The DCF fabric is expensive stuff, so cost rises proportionally to size.

Features:

All my tarps feature reinforced bonded and sewn polyester webbing tie outs for the proven reliability at low weight, exceptionally strong, extra wide reaction bonded ridgelines and fully stitched hemming.

Tie outs

The tarps can have as many tie outs as you want, perimeter or interior, for free! If you can, draw a picture showing where you want them to keep things quick. (See photo example).

Fabric:

Currently the whole world is sold out of DCF so selections is a tad limited, currently available we have:

0.34oz DCF (12g/m2) clear. 20 Day import 30XT dyneema content

0.51oz DCF (17g/m2) olive. IN STOCK! 100XT dyneema content

0.67oz DCF (23g/m2) camo. IN STOCK! 100XT dyneema content

0.74oz DCF (27g/m2) green or grey  IN STOCK! 100XT dyneema content

Fabrics that are in stock can be shipped within a week, if urgent I can possibly do it same day! Those with a ten day import do take at least 20 days extra to import, probably longer.

Fabrics explained:

What is DCF?

DCF is essentially made from a load of dyneema threads (the worlds strongest fibre, quantity measured in "XT") laminated between two plastic sheets. You can create different types of DCF by changing the number of dyneema threads, or laminating extra things to it, such as polyester in the case of 2.92oz DCF or in the case of 0.67oz camo, camo pigment.

Oz?

"oz" stands for "ounces per square yard" this is the number of ounces a square yard of DCF will weigh, so 0.51oz DCF weighs 0.51 ounces per square yard, a 2 square yard sheet of fabric will therefore weigh 1.02 ounces. The lower the number the lighter your tarp, however ceteris paribus reducing the weight also cuts durability as lower weights sometimes mean lower the dyneema contents.

Which fabric should I choose?

I usually say 0.51oz DCF is the best choice for tarps. It is strong (100XT dyneema content), has some transparency, and is usually available in a variety of colours. It has one of the best strength to weigh ratio of them all and should last at least one 2000 mile thru hike.

0.67oz camo DCF is 0.51oz DCF with a camo ink laminated into it, increasing the weight a little, upping the price, but making it blend in well and offering better privacy as it has little transparency. It has no durability advantage as all the weight gained is just ink. Tarps with this print are a 6.5g heavier per square meter than 0.51oz DCF tarps. Same high 100XT dyneema content so identical durability.

0.34oz DCF the lightest possible. The ultra low 30XT dyneema content means there really isn’t much durability and most people should avoid this, serious care needed.

0.8oz DCF the toughest and heaviest duty. 200XT dyneema content means it's really tough for the weight and can be used as a groundsheet. Fairly dark, pretty tough. 

So, want a tarp? Shoot me a message, let me know the:

Size, Fabric, guy out map

and I’ll send you over a detailed quote.

Any question please let me know!

Skye