The last few years has seen the camping market flooded with many cheap and not so cheap POLYESTER Tents.
Tents that have many flaws and that we feel have lead to many disappointing Holidays
So what are the advantages of Canvas Tents?
1. CANVAS tents are more durable and sturdy. They will stand up to the elements and offer better protection, although sunlight will damage most fabrics, Cottons are much more resilient to the damaged caused. Cotton tents will start to leak as the UV starts to break down the Cotton Fibres, but this is easily remedied by reproofing the tent with one of the many a propriety reproofers on the market, Polyester tents dry out and this damage is irreversible. Also as the Cotton becomes wet it gets heavier, this also serves a purpose, making the tent sturdier.
2. CANVAS tents are made surprisingly from "Cotton" a material with one very cool trick. As it gets wet the fibres expand, closing up any holes in the fabric and becoming more water tight. The also means that any stitching holes or small pin sized holes caused as a result of wear and tear become water tight.
3. CANVAS tents are breathable. Because cotton has lots of tiny holes naturally woven into the fabric it can breath better. This means less condensation.
4. CANVAS tents stay significantly cooler in the day and warmer in the evening. Cotton is a much thicker material, It therefore has the ability to stop the heat from the sun for longer. As the temperature drops the heat cannot escape as quickly resulting is a warmer tent .
5. CANVAS tents are quieter, because the material is thicker and softer it is Quiet, so no anoying noise
How about Polyester Tents
1. POLYESTER tents get very hot in even moderate sunshine. You will find it uncomfortably hot in a POLYESTER tent, to the point that will find it to warm to stay in bed very early in the morning, why would you want to get up- your on holiday!
2.POLYESTER tents do not retain any heat in the evenings. Once the sun has gone down you will get cold.
3 POLYESTER tents do not breath-result condensation, most complaints about leaky POLYESTER tents are traced back to condensation. To prevent condensation the tents are designed with lots of ventilation, result again cold, drafty tents.
4. POLYESTER tents are noisy. Even in moderate winds the rustling noise will keep you awake.
5. POLYESTER tents will not last, POLYESTER as a man made fabric is affected by UV rays which dry out the fabric, causing it to become brittle and easily ripped.
Hopefully we have given you an insight as to the benefits of Canvas or Cotton Tents please check out the tents we have available and make sure you have a Cooler more enjoyable camping experience. Now click here to find out the disadvantages and make up your own mind which will give you a better Holiday.
