What is fabric doping?
DOPES AND DOPING. The purpose of dope is to render the fabric portions of a glider watertight, airtight, and to tauten the fabric so that the shape of the surfaces is kept correct. The purpose of dope is to render the fabric portions of a glider watertight, airtight, and to tauten the fabric so that the shape of the surfaces is kept correct. Without going into the chemistry of dope it is enough to say various makes of dope do not always agree, when one make is applied on top of another.
What are the two types of fabric in use for aviation?
In addition to wool blends, synthetic leather is also commonly used in modern aircraft. This material offers a sleek appearance, high durability, and a lower long-term cost of maintenance compared to traditional woven fabrics. Almost all modern aircraft fabric is made from polyester. If you are building a fabric-covered aircraft, you have multiple fabrics to choose from: polyester, dacron, stits, ceconite, poly-fiber, superflite or oratex.