Taking care of your products.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRE-WEATHERING CANVAS & POLYCOTTON TENTS.
Canvas / Cotton is a natural fabric, and as such with the right care and TLC, will last for years.
Being natural it needs a little bit of nature to assist in it's "curing", so that the fibres swell and
seal. During this period the canvas will change colour as it absorbs then dissipates the
moisture.
When canvas tents are manufactured the sewing process forces thread (cotton) through two
or more layers of canvas and leaves holes through the canvas where water can enter early in
the tent's life. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM OR A FAULT. The thread used in the sewing process is
designed to swell after being soaked with rain and then dried by the sun. When the process is
complete, the thread entirely fills the space eliminating water entry.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THE PRE-WEATHERING
PROCESS:
PART ONE:
Canvas / Cotton tents need to be soaked through with constant 'rain' (watering with a hose is
sufficient). 2/3 hours is essential to the conditioning process of canvas and seams.
PART TWO:
Drying out in the sun. This important step swells the cotton thread and shrinks the canvas
around it forming a watertight seal. This watertight seal will last the life of the tent.
It is worth the effort to erect the tent in the garden ahead of substantial rain to weather it
prior to going camping to ensure a dry comfortable trip.
After a few year of use you will need to re-proof your tent- we suggest the use of Storm
reproofing products- www.stormwaterproofing.com
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