Top Gun® 9 Comparison to Other Coated Fabrics
TOP GUN® 9 is a great midweight fabric for those looking for an economical alternative without having to compromise on performance. Look below at the information comparing TOP GUN® 9 to two other fabrics available on the market.
TOP GUN® 9 vs Aqualon®
TOP GUN® 9 is a 9.0 ounce acrylic coated polyester vs Aqualon® which is 9 ounce vinyl coated polyester. TOP GUN® 9 has better tear and tensile strengths as well as more abrasion resistance. TOP GUN® 9 also is more dimensionally stable, with less stretch and shrink. Also, because TOP GUN® 9 is an acrylic coated (as opposed to vinyl) it will not crack in cold weather or de-laminate under temperature extremes.
TOP GUN® 9 vs Harbor Time®
TOP GUN® 9 is an 9.0 ounce acrylic coated polyester vs Harbor Time® which is around a 10 ounce acrylic coated polyester. The performance (strengths, hydros, etc) of TOP GUN® 9 is much better than the performance of Harbor Time® while being offered at a very competitive price.
| Typical Property | TOP GUN® 9 | Harbor Time® | Aqualon® |
| Tear Strength (lb/in) | 30 x 29 | 30 x 25 | 24 x 20 |
| 3 Drop Rating (inches) | 33+ | 20 | 20 |
| Relative Abrasion Resistance | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Stretch (%) | 0 x 0 | 1 x 1 | 2 x 2 |
| Weight (oz/yd²) | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Polymer based coating | Acrylic | Vinyl | Vinyl |
| Reversible | Yes | Maybe | No |