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  Topic Name: fabric supplier on: December 09, 2010, 04:59:25 AM
DiDaDunlop


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« on: December 09, 2010, 04:59:25 AM »
Hello,

When off the bike and sitting in front of the tent I like to get into something a tad more comfortable that cycling shorts. I have always carried some packlite pants or soccer shorts. But around the house I usually wear a sarong in summer days. That also seems to be nice to wear around the tent. No zippers etc to break and because there are no seams etc if will pack down really small.

But sarons are usually made of some wierd thick material. I was wondering where I could get some packlite nylon of other material that is used to make those trekking pants. Lightweight, easy dry etc.

Who knows an online store for those materials?



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  Topic Name: fabric supplier Reply #1 on: December 09, 2010, 02:19:43 PM
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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2010, 02:19:43 PM »
Maybe here?  http://thru-hiker.com/materials/index.php
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  Topic Name: fabric supplier Reply #2 on: December 09, 2010, 03:41:41 PM
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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2010, 03:41:41 PM »
Montane Featherlite Pant maybe?
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  Topic Name: fabric supplier Reply #3 on: December 10, 2010, 10:24:40 PM
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2010, 10:24:40 PM »
you are looking for Supplex nylon. Try OWF.
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  Topic Name: fabric supplier Reply #4 on: December 14, 2010, 11:56:24 AM
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2010, 11:56:24 AM »
Another fabric supply is Rockywoods, in loveland, co. Good stuff, fast order filling. Jefe
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  Topic Name: fabric supplier Reply #5 on: December 31, 2010, 05:57:14 PM
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2010, 05:57:14 PM »
I suspect the original poster bikepacks below sea level!

I concur with above that Supplex is a good material choice... it is has the feel cotton, but is made of nylon (quick drying).  It is not 'glossy' like ripstop and is not coated with waterproofing.  Supplex is breathable.

A quick search found this place in the UK:  http://www.profabrics.co.uk/, they seem to have everything except Supplex.  Might want to contact them for a source.

... Found this http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/search.asp?query=supplex, it would work, but the stuff I'm thinking of doesn't have lycra in it. 
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