Fabrics that are sometimes used in backpacking or ultralight backpacking

Less expensive, or more commonly used

• Silnylon

More expensive, or less commonly used

• Dyneema composite fabric (DCF)   ▶
• Challenge Outdoor's "Ultra" line [2]
• list of others: [1] [2]

Stores

• Ripstop By The Roll [youtube]
• https://rockywoods.com/
• (list)

Articles like this

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/9cuzia/is_there_a_detailed_procon_list_of_all_the_common/e5dut0g/

Resources for MYOG (make your own gear)

• Some wise advice.
• https://www.reddit.com/r/myog/ [wiki]
• https://LearnMYOG.com/
• https://www.stitchbackgear.com/
• https://www.MYOGTutorials.com/
• https://backpackinglight.com/forums/forum/gear/make-your-own-gear/