Carbon fiber is incredibly lightweight but will cost a little more and have a few downsides.
Tent floor material comparison.
While made slightly differently carbon fiber and fiberglass are another alternative tent material for poles.
Polyethylene is used for cheap models.
For comparison dcf rarely costs under 20 30 yard.
Nylon or polyester is the most suitable choices.
Polyurethane or pu coatings applied to polyester and nylon fabrics are more like a layer that sticks to the surface of the tent fabric.
1200mm silicone the last set of specs in the formula refers to fabric coatings.
Tent floors for example require strong tear resistant fabric while rainflies need to be strong yet also supple.
Space age material with a price tag to match.
Waterproof and water repellent coatings e g.
At wholesale 5 yard is considered expensive for high quality nylon.
It creates a waterproof barrier is more affordable has greater breathability than silicone and has a surface which allows the application of tape on tent seams.
Basically there is nylon 6 nylon 6 6 robic nylon and cordura nylon which is a nylon 6 6 high tenacity nylon.
The difference between a tent with a floor of polyester and one of polyethylene is like the difference you feel when you dress with clothes of synthetic material or dressing in a plastic foil.
Nylon 6 is the least expensive and weakest but still stronger than polyester.
But if you count every ounce when out on the trail keep this in mind if you are looking for a pole tent.