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Weathering process
Our new cotton tents can feel wet on the inside of the tent when it first rains. This is completely normal!
Cotton tents have to go through a weathering process to become waterproof. It is therefore very
important that the tent is not stretched too much when first pitched, as this is counterproductive to the
weathering process.
When the cotton gets wet, the cotton fibres in the weave shrink. Technically, the fibres expand so that
the gaps in the weave shrink. so the process is also called "shrinking".
The individual fibres join closely together and close the tiny holes
in the weave, making the cotton fabric waterproof. This is how
tent fabric and seams are made waterproof by weathering. The
tiny holes in the seams need to expand around the thread to seal
the seams (the thread itself also expands inside the hole). This
weathering process usually only takes it once. Once the tent no
longer feels wet inside, the tent can be stretched more.
Then your tent is ready for any weather in all 4 seasons.
Important information
Maintenance begins when you set up your tent. Tents that are not set up properly pull uneven forces on
the canvas. This can eventually lead to damage. To ensure that your tent remains properly pitched on a
daily basis, re-tensioning of the guy ropes is necessary. To maintain the waterproofness of your tent and
extend its life after prolonged use, the outside of the tent can be refinished with a sealant. There are
many good spray can sealers on the market that can be used for this purpose.
Always dry your tent, if possible, before packing it away for storage. Never store the tent wet for more
than two days. Otherwise fungi can infest the tent canvas, causing permanent stains.
Zips sometimes have to withstand extreme stresses caused by wind, incorrect pitching of the tent or
pressure from people or objects leaning into the tent. To avoid damage to the zips, always handle the
zips with care. Close all zips before pitching the tent. Protect the zips by treating them with silicone from
time to time.
The life of your tent is highly dependent on camping conditions such as air pollution, UV radiation,
natural dirt (bird droppings, sand, salt water) and domestic dirt (cooking stains, soda, wine, sunscreen).
Our tents are not manufactured for highly extreme weather conditions, our warranty does not cover
situations where poles have bent as a result of wind and storm. If this does occur, please contact your
insurance provider.
The carrying bag with all tent components weighs approx. 37 kg. Please lift at least two people.
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