Source of fabric.

[BigMonster]

Hi guys, I need some help before my head explodes from googling. Any idea where I can get a good supply of ripstop fabric? You know the decent stuff used for parachutes and hammocks. All I can find is fake ripstop on ebay and kite shops with horrendous prices.

I have few projects to build but I'm stuck on that....

Much appriciate any advice.

 

[Mesquite]

Try Point North Pro Fabrics

 

[BigMonster]

Try Point North Pro Fabrics

They don't have the fabric for me but they stock everything else like buckles and tapes so thank you.

 

[Mesquite]

There's also Penine Outdoor Fabrics you can try

 

[BigMonster]

Thank you guys so much, really moved forward

Still open for more info.

 

[SCOMAN]

I used this on eBay the khaki and sand feel subtly different from other options, like they're siliconised. I'm considering making an ultralight rucksack/shoulder bag for air travel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NYLON-PAR...var=511052337351&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Jared]

Germany: https://www.extremtextil.de/en/fabrics.html
US: https://ripstopbytheroll.com/

 

[Mesquite]

I used this on eBay the khaki and sand feel subtly different from other options, like they're siliconised. I'm considering making an ultralight rucksack/shoulder bag for air travel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NYLON-PAR...var=511052337351&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Have you tried experimenting to see if they stop water by putting a cup of water and seeing if it seeps through?

 

[SCOMAN]

Have you tried experimenting to see if they stop water by putting a cup of water and seeing if it seeps through?

No, I haven't got round to it just made some food and possible pouches for camping.

 

[BigMonster]

One more question, any idea where to get some down? For quilts etc.

 

[C_Claycomb]

Germany: https://www.extremtextil.de/en/fabrics.html
US: https://ripstopbytheroll.com/

Ha beat me to those. Have ordered from both and sad to say that the stuff that they carry makes the UK stockists look rather meagre by comparison.

Point North's supply is rather variable, sometimes they have good stuff, and often not.

Sorry, don't know about down in the UK. I have seen it in the US at:
http://www.makeyourgear.com/insulation/down/850-fill-goose-down-3-ounces/
another really good source for fabric and hammock hardware.

I am making an underquilt using the Climashield Apex stuff sold by all three of those sources. It really is warmer than the typical synthetic insulation found in the mid range bags, like Snugpak. Good luck!

 

[SCOMAN]

I bought some climashield apex from extreme textile and it's good stuff. Due to it's nature it doesn't need to be quilted in either.

 

[BigMonster]

Thank you guys so much, I was really stuck

 

[BigMonster]

Back to my question. After many missed orders from ebay and trying a ton of online shops I'm absolutely stuck for ripstop. Fo some reason everything is waterproofed and nonbreathable...

 

[Twodogs]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Colour-...8083fc0&pid=100033&rk=3&rkt=8&sd=222580442907

 

[Twodogs]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...hash=item2ca80ee1b0:m:mkJr_JYjcFKs8v-Bue6Dq9Q

 

[BigMonster]

I have been through ebay, First one is too narrow, one colour and endo of a roll, the other one is as I said before PU coated ripstop totaly unbreathable...

 

[Meadows]

What are you making @Big monster ? How wide and what weight of fabric do you need? I've just done a ton of looking in to ripstop for hammocks, so might be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[BigMonster]

Exactly what I'm after, fabric for hammocks. So need 150cm-160cm wide, anything between 60gsm to 100gsm. As long as it's breathable.

 

[Meadows]

Item number eBay.
182434914202 Blue 4oz. Ripstop.
I made an 11'6" hammock out of the full width that weighs about 450g. The same seller has other colours. If you want lighter than that you might need to be patient as 150cm+ fabrics are not as common.