First review of the Trifecta!
Check out this review from RevHiker!
The Trifecta is getting alot of positive comments and some questions about the material. I added the technical specifications of the 1460C Tyvek below.
Tyvek® UV-Protected Soft Structure Style 1460C Features
- Fabric-like
- Flexible
- UV protection - Blocks 98% UV rays
- Tear resistant
- Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
- Water resistant and breathable
- Recyclable
- Washable - PDF
Technical Specifications for Tyvek® UV Soft Structure Style 1460C
| Strength | Testing Method | Average Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | Grab Tensile (ASTM D1682)c | 30/40 lbf. MD/CD |
| Bursting Strength | Mullen Burst (ASTM D774) | 85 psi |
| Tear Resistance | Trap Tear (ASTM D1117) | 9/6 lbf. MD/CD |
| Barrier | ||
| Filtration | Pore Size (ASTM F-316) | 2-15 microns |
| Water Resistance | Hydrostatic Head (AATCC 127) | >50 inches without penetration |
| Dimensional | ||
| Basis Weight | ASTM D-1777 | 1.74 oz/yd2 |
| Thickness | TAPPI T-410 | >6.6 mils |
| Breathability | ||
| Water Vapor Transmission | ASTM E-96 Method B | >800 g/m2 24 hours |
| Durability | ||
| UV | Natural Exposure @700 Mi/m² (2 years extreme worst case exposure) | Maintains approximately 50% of tensile strength |
MD = Machine Direction, CD = Cross Direction
Flammability: Clean untreated Tyvek® shrinks away from the heat of an open flame without igniting. It will begin to shrink at 244°F (118°C) or melt until 275°F (135°C). Its auto-ignition temperature is 650°F (343°C) Inquiries about the flammability of specific styles and their applications should be directed to a DuPont representative.
