Here’s some other general info.
Cotton.
Cotton tent canvas can be divided into three different kinds: lightweight,
middleweight and heavyweight canvas.
Lightweight canvas weighs between 130 and 180 gr/m² and is suited for
lightweight expeditions on foot.
Middleweight canvas weighs between 180 and 220 gr/m² and is used for tents
designed to remain for longer periods in one place.
Heavyweight canvas weighs 220 to 320 gr/m². Bungalow tents, group tents and
army tents are being made out of this.
Therefore U just bought what is rated as a
heavy-weight canvas tent.
Cotton shrinks when wet, making itself waterproof when it rains.
The canvas has been impregnated to protect it from dirt, ultraviolet radiation and
fungus.
Advantages Cotton / Canvas:
- Strong
- Breathing and humidity regulating
Disadvantages cotton:
- Dries slowly
- Sensitive for dirt and fungus
Maintenance:
The cotton must be dry before storing the tent. Never keep the tent stored away
wet for longer than two days. Otherwise fungus can affect the canvas witch will
create little black irremovable dots. The canvas has been impregnated with anti-
fungi but when using the tent often this process should be repeated every two
years. Maintenance starts when setting up the tent. When the tent has not been
erected properly uneven forces will pull on the canvas. This could eventually lead
to damage. It is in your interest to keep the canvas as clean as possible and
remove stains when created. Dust can best be wiped away with a soft brush,
soft!
