Mesh vs. Textile: What's the difference?

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kabob983 · #1 Unread post by **kabob983** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:14 am

Question, what is the difference between Mesh and Textile materials in jackets? Does one have a clear advantage? Which offers better protection? Which is warmer/cooler in general? Which generally lasts longer?

#2 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:23 am

Mesh is textile... with holes in it.

They are supposed to be about the same, but it seems to me it would be easier to tear a hole in fabric woven with holes in it.

Make sure you get at least 620 denier.

Mesh will be a lot colder.

kabob983 · #3 Unread post by **kabob983** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:13 am

denier? Is that a thickness rating?

#4 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:14 am

Number of threads used to make it. More is better.

c-los · #5 Unread post by **c-los** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:14 pm

kabob983 wrote:denier? Is that a thickness rating?

Yea, it's the unit of "fineness" for nylon, rayon and silk.

Sev, I think i gave you that definition didn't I? Sorry, I was wrong. heh

#6 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:04 pm

Same difference, you explained it better.

In the long run the bigger number is better