Customer Project: Mattress Footprint

by Douglas

• OVERVIEW
• HOW DO I MAKE IT
• MATERIALS

• Footprint for NeoAir mattress.  This was my first project to ease myself into the world of specialty fabrics.  At less than 3 ounces, this footprint was a great investment to protect the mattress that lets me sleep comfortably in the back country.
• I cut my fabric to 8' length, then cut a diagonal to make two mattress footprints.  Sewed a rolled hem along the edges, then tacked a 5" loop of grosgrain at each corner for a tie down.  I added two additional tie downs 10" from the bottom, so I can roll up the footprint to prevent the mattress from sliding on a gentle slope.

• Required Materials:

  - 1.1oz silnylon, 3 yds
  - 3/8" grosgrain ribbon, 30"
  - Gutermann MARA 70 thread

  Related Products:

  • 1.1 oz Silnylon
  • Gutermann MARA 70 Thread
  • MIL-SPEC Nylon Grosgrain Ribbon