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Mesh vs. Textile: What's the difference?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:14 am
by kabob983
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?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:23 am
by Sev
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:13 am
by kabob983
denier? Is that a thickness rating?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:14 am
by Sev
Number of threads used to make it. More is better.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:14 pm
by c-los
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
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:04 pm
by Sev
Same difference, you explained it better.
In the long run the bigger number is better
