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HELP! Looking for 4-way stretch fabric
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My name is John Hansen. I make custom leather riding apparell for English Equestrians. I have a website, ring-ready.com that shows some of my work, but it is sadly a year old. I have made many improvements to my products, but I am needing four-way stretch fabric to make my half chaps perfect. I have looked all over the internet for textile manufacturers of the stuff, and I have called every craft and fabric store I can find, but only the flimsy stuff like spandex is available at the best of stores. PLEASE help me find an outlet for this material. I know it is made, as other chap companies use it in their products, and I have seen it used in other applications. I need stronger stuff, like 1/8 or 3/16ths thick, not the thin stuff. If you have information on this kind of product or where I can get some, please respond to . THANK YOU for your help. John the Braider |
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On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 04:12:09 GMT, John Hansen wrote:
PLEASE help me find an outlet for this material. I know it is made, as other chap companies use it in their products, and I have seen it used in other applications. I need stronger stuff, like 1/8 or 3/16ths thick, not the thin stuff. Could you possibly be looking for neoprene, the sort of thing diving suits are made from? http://www.owfinc.com/Hardware/Shardware/neoprene.asp |
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Hi Kay Lancaster,
Thank you for replying to my post. No, I know what neoprene is and what many of it's applications are. I am looking specifically for four-way-stretch elastic, the kind used on Ariat riding chaps. This insures a tight but expandable fit for the "growing years" of a child. "Ariat" is a product of Italy, and I have a pair of riding half chaps. I'm sure it's a textile fabric available somewhere..... Thanks again, John Kay Lancaster wrote: On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 04:12:09 GMT, John Hansen wrote: PLEASE help me find an outlet for this material. I know it is made, as other chap companies use it in their products, and I have seen it used in other applications. I need stronger stuff, like 1/8 or 3/16ths thick, not the thin stuff. Could you possibly be looking for neoprene, the sort of thing diving suits are made from? http://www.owfinc.com/Hardware/Shardware/neoprene.asp |
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John Hansen wrote:
Hi Kay Lancaster, Thank you for replying to my post. No, I know what neoprene is and what many of it's applications are. I am looking specifically for four-way-stretch elastic, the kind used on Ariat riding chaps. This insures a tight but expandable fit for the "growing years" of a child. "Ariat" is a product of Italy, and I have a pair of riding half chaps. I'm sure it's a textile fabric available somewhere..... Thanks again, John Like swimsuit lycra? -- Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us http://bernardschopen.tripod.com/ Life is about the journey, not about the destination. |
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Hi John,
I use a VERY heavyweight lycra for sewing boys/mens skating pants....caled Super at LycraHouse in NY. I just checked their website at www.lycrahouse.com the other day and it appears to be undergoing renovations. Joy On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 04:12:09 GMT, John Hansen wrote: Hi! My name is John Hansen. I make custom leather riding apparell for English Equestrians. I have a website, ring-ready.com that shows some of my work, but it is sadly a year old. I have made many improvements to my products, but I am needing four-way stretch fabric to make my half chaps perfect. I have looked all over the internet for textile manufacturers of the stuff, and I have called every craft and fabric store I can find, but only the flimsy stuff like spandex is available at the best of stores. PLEASE help me find an outlet for this material. I know it is made, as other chap companies use it in their products, and I have seen it used in other applications. I need stronger stuff, like 1/8 or 3/16ths thick, not the thin stuff. If you have information on this kind of product or where I can get some, please respond to . THANK YOU for your help. John the Braider |
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HELP! Looking for 4-way stretch fabric Nov 24, 2004, 4:12am (EST+5) From: (John=A0Hansen) I make custom leather riding apparell for English Equestrians. snip products, but I am needing four-way stretch fabric to make my half chaps perfect. I have looked all over the internet for textile manufacturers of the stuff, and I have called every craft and fabric store I can find, but only the flimsy stuff like spandex is available at the best of stores. PLEASE help me find an outlet for this material. snip...other applications. I need stronger stuff, like 1/8 or 3/16ths thick, not the thin stuff. --- John, I have altered riding chaps, so I think I know the heavyweight, sturdy fabric you are looking for. I have not come across any suppliers in my explorations of online textile providers, but they seldom list everything they stock, so here are a couple of likely places for you to try. Northern Va. and Maryland are rife with horse farms and riding schools, and the local gentry still ride to hounds, so I would look to GStreetFabrics, a local (3 store) chain which carries exceptional fabrics. These folks know the value of good service. If they do not carry the riding fabrics, they may be able to refer you to a supplier. I have not been able to access an online site for them, but will add it has been some time since I tried them online. 11854 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md. te# 301- 231-8998 (Note: phone # taken off of and old class schedule) --- Spandex House. located New York City, te# 212-354-6711. My notes say 'no online presence; spandex/stretch goodies all types.' --- Another interesting site: www.fabrics.net: an info, resource, and referral network You may post wholesale 'fabrics wanted' requests, and suppliers contact you. A site worth exploring. HTH. Cea |
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