Slightly OT - looking for source of reinforced tarpaulin fabric

Jul 22, 2011 6 Replies

Hi all I'm looking to get hold of a few meters of the sort of fabric/tarpaulin shown in this photo:



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describe it as a polyester reinforced vinyl. I've failed to find a source in the UK, especially of small amounts that aren't made up into a tarpaulin with hems & eyelets etc. Any pointers?



Thank a lot Jon N


In message , The Night Tripper writes

There are several dozen square metres floating in the Sunda Straits ATM

- blew off the top of our boat a couple of weeks ago ...

Does it have to be clear?

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per meter, 1.5m wide.

Sign shops that print banners may have offcuts or roll ends of the type used for banners.

It might be cheaper to buy a tarp and cut it up

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Hi Owain

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£12 per meter, 1.5m wide.

Yes, it does. I want to make it up into small bags (for cables etc) that I can see into.

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Thanks J^n

Any marquee makers nearby? I've bought offcuts before now.

Offcuts like that would be perfect, but I don't think there are any close enough. I'll hunt a bit more in this direction, thanks.

J^n

I'd suggest asking a sailmaker. It looks a lot like hi-tech sailcloth.

You'll end up with something like this:

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perhaps not at the price!

Andy

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