Rug Speak - What does this mean and which is better?

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Can anyone help me understand which of these rugs is heavier than the other and what the difference is? Which one would be more suitable for a HW turnout rug?

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rug 1

Accessories Included Neck Cover made from same 1200 denier nylon rip-stop
Features of Product 1,200 Denier Rip Stop that is Tough, Durable , Waterproof and Breathable to keep horse dry in outdoor winter conditions. Comes with additional matching neck cover.Filled with 300gm polyfil for warmth. Shaped Gussets, Cross over Surcingles and leg straps keep the rug securely in place. No seam across the back prevents leaking and allows water to simply run off the back. Nylon Lining provides anti Rub softness against the horses coat. Suitable for Clipped horses in Winter or horses needing that extra bit of protection against the elements. Machine Washable. Make sure you refer to the Rug Fitting Chart before you order to ensure the best fitting rug for your horse
Material 1200 Denier rip-stop nylon , 300gm polyfill and nylon lining
Product Depth 33 cm
Product Height 41 cm
Product Width 33 cm
Size 6' 3"

rug 2

Features of Product Tough 600 denier nylon, 375gm polyfill and 100% cotton lining
Material Outer 600 denier nylon/ 375gm/m2 poly fill and cotton lining
Size 6' 3"

Thank you
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Rug 2 is warmer - 375g compared to 300g filling.

The denier is the strength of the outer, so Rug 1 should resist tears and rips and be stronger than Rug 2.

Rug 1 has a neck cover, so will keep horsey drier, but may rub off the mane.

Either of them would be suitable as a HW TO.
 
As I understand it
Rug 1, is made of thicker outer material (1200 denier) than rug 2 (600 denier). Rug 1 has slightly less filling (300 gm as opposed to 375gm) but has an unlined neck cover. Rug 1 has a nylon lining and rug 2 has a cotton lining. The nylon lining is supposed to prevent rubs, but can also get clammy.

Both rugs are fairly warm -but Rug 1 would be the tougher of the two.

Is there a difference in price?
 
Rug 2 is slightly warmer than rug 1 however rug one is made of heavier/stronger outer material. Personally I would probably go for rug 1 because it's tougher & will probably stand up to the wear & tear of turnout better than the 600 denier rug 2................ you don't mention price though?
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you can always put on an under rug to increase warmth anyway
 
Go for no. 1. With 600D outer the second one will rip more easily and not last as long. Also I find cotton liners on outdoor rugs tend to stay damp more than nylon ones and attract more dirt. Bet no.1 is more expensive!
 
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