What is Hydrostatic Head?
Here’s a short blog that addresses a common question we receive regarding the waterproof rating of our ultralight tents, tarps and shelters. As you know, many of our products from Liteway utilize Levitex 20D ripstop silpoly, which has a hydrostatic head rating of 2000mm. A 2000mm hydrostatic head rating signifies the fabric’s ability to withstand […]
Why Silpoly?
Behind me, you can see examples like the Liteway Illusion Solo, a Scout 3, and a Biggie tarp, all crafted from the same fundamental fabric. This leads to the core of the question: why do we primarily use Levitex 20D ripstop silpoly in our ultralight shelters? While we also offer options like Tyvek for outer […]
