At 05:39 02 October 2018, Per Carlin wrote:
The choice of material is essential if you make covers
by yourself:=20
The fabric shall be made of Polyester as if does not
degenerate due to
UV-l=
ight as quickly as other fabrics, Nylon is a big NO for
long term outdoor
u=
sage. The water barrier(in the fabric) shall be PU, it is
cheaper and more
=
common with PVC barrier. PU will last longer, PVC will
start to fall apart
=
after a year of two.
you also need some kind of lining to make a barrier for
condensation, the
o=
ld school is std cotton, works fine but is kind of
expensive. I found
knitt=
ed 3D-mesh in polyester (equivalent as clouddancers
hail proof lining) to
b=
e both cheaper and better but also bulkier and heavier
which is to be
consi=
dered during handling and transport.


This is what I used:
https://www.profabrics.co.uk/products/500d-uv-
resistant-polyester?variant=
=3D6809802627
https://www.profabrics.co.uk/products/padded-mesh-
spacer-mesh?variant=3D594=
0965187
https://www.profabrics.co.uk/products/medium-
weight-knit-mesh-lime-green

Many thanks to those of you who sent in replies.
My plan is to look into the possibilities of making a set
of covers myself from Sailcloth. A few more ideas on
spec/design of Sailcloth covers would be appreciated.
Per Carlin`s contribution is great.