DIY Gear, material I.D. please

[tartanferret]

I like suggestions as to what i should be looking for with regards to the edging on my
rucksacks..

http://s1103.photobucket.com/albums/g467/suggydesign/?action=view&current=rucksackedging1.jpg

Please see pic

Its the material that goes around the edge of the rucksack lids.

I'v looked at a few different types but can't decide what it is via internet pics. I'm hoping someone on here can.

I'm making an underquilt and i want to use it around the edges. (olive green or black)

I should point out that i'm using a heavier material than ripstop for the outercover of the quilt. In case that changes matters

hope you can help, all suggestions welcome.

cheers

jon

 

[mountainm]

I think it's grosgrain - but could be wrong.

 

[bilmo-p5]

+1 for grosgrain

Polyester grosgrain ribbon; Pointnorth have it.

 

[Exploriment]

More specifically, you need to look for Mil-T-5038.

You may see it being referred to by different classes and types. It’s produced in 5 types and 3 classes:

Type II – Tape, herringbone twill
Type III – Tape, Plain weave
Type IV – Webbing, Double plain weave
Type V – Tape, Herringbone twill weave
Type VI – Tape, Herringbone twill weave

Class 1 – Critical use (shuttle loom, nylon 6,6)
Class 1A – Critical use (shuttleless loom, nylon 6,6)
Class 2 – Non-critical use (shuttle or shuttles loom nylon 6 or nylon 6,6)

 

[bilmo-p5]

There's probably an haberdashery (sewing stuff) or two in the famed Barnsley Market. They will likely have what you want.

 

[tartanferret]

The one i tried looked a bit bemused by my requirements, theres a few more outlets to try, might help if I take a rucksack.

cheers

jon

 

[hedgerowpete]

daft as it sounds a standard ribbon will do it , what you need is something that will wear before the main item does or something to prevent the main material unfolding or unraveling