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Posted on: 2/5/17 5:23 PM ET
I'm planning to make some curtains for a converted school bus. Having done this before I know that condensation on the windows will be an issue. I'm wondering what types of fabric will work better for this. Obviously cotton is not going to work. I was thinking of either polyester or nylon. Nylon strikes me as most natural for this because it's so commonly used for shower curtains but polyester might be cheaper and sturdier. I just don't know how well it will resist mildew. Do any of have any insight to share?
  
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Posted on: 2/5/17 11:34 PM ET
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Nylon mildews badly, with great stinkiness, when it goes. I would prefer poly, and as a bonus, it is also more UV resistant naturally than nylon.

I suspect, though, I might just head for the labeled as mildew resistant shower curtains rather than buying yardage not specifically labeled.
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Posted on: 2/6/17 0:28 AM ET
Sunbrella brand would be good. It can mildew but will not penetrate the fibers....you can wash....
  
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Posted on: 2/6/17 6:57 AM ET
What about oilcloth? They have some adorable prints now- there's also an a product that you can fuse to any fabric of your choosing that makes the origional fabric like an oil cloth.... Also you can paint yourfabric with linseed(?) oil that will protect it and make it water repellent
  
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Posted on: 2/6/17 10:34 AM ET
you might try looking at Seattle Fabrics. they have a website where you can find the phone number and call. they are usually pretty helpful and generally know their fabrics. They specialize in outdoor type fabrics for outdoorsy sorts of activities.
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Posted on: 2/6/17 8:04 PM ET
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Not sure what part of the world you are in, but mildew in a converted bus would be of less concern to me here in the southern US than heat/UV.

I reupholstered the seats and laid new carpet in my very first car, (a used '71 Gremlin). Carpet was a high quality nylon with jute backing and upholstery was a durable "Herculon" fabric common on den furniture of that era. Both were disintegrating after just over a year, due to heat/UV.

I think polyester would be the least affected.
  
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Posted on: 3/1/17 2:48 PM ET
http://www.premierprintsinc.com/home/outdoor-fabric.asp

Their fabrics are treated with DWR and you can find it online pretty much anywhere.

  
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