Where to get/buy thin vinyl sheet like gloves are made of?

Sep 20, 2017 37 Replies

I think the subject just about says it all! I want to make some stretchy waterproof covers and the ideal material would seem to be (to me) the thin, stretchy vinyl that gloves are made of. I do want the material pretty thin and lightweight, like the stuff gloves are made of. I want vinyl/pvc rather than 'rubber' because it is much easier to glue successfully in my experience, most of the 'rubbers' are difficult and not as well glued as vinyl/PVC with a solvent weld type glue.



However I can't find any suppliers though I have had some 'interesting' results from some of my searches, not suprising really once you mix 'stretch' and 'vinyl'! :-)



Any ideas anyone?


What about the PVC damp proof membranes you get from builders merchants? Try searching for Visqueen sheets etc.

I think what you want is leatherette. It's widely available in drapers that sell fabric or online.

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I wouldn't expect that glueing would work though. Usually use a sewing machine with that and sew in piping for the edges.

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You might be able to glue pure PVC tho

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They are a bit large and a bit stiff. Lets face it - thin stuff is bin liners. Thick stuff is DPM . Want something in between

I think what the OP really needs is the sort of stuff tablecloths are made of.

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For outdoor furniture, by any chance?

Romelu Lukaku's birth control aid should be large enough, according to ManU's supporters, to wrap your house with.

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0.75 mm thick

Dental dam is thinner (0.125 mm), but usually latex

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Owain

Do you really mean PVC? It's not what I'd call a stretch material.

Medical type stretchy gloves are latex. Which should glue easily.

Visqueen is polythene not PVC, very difficult to stick. I'm not sure if other brands are PVC though, I'll try digging around.

No, I can find lots of things like that, PVC reinforced with fabric of some sort and not stretchy at all. I.e. it's a tarpaulin.

Yes, more the idea but, as you say, this is latex which is difficult to glue. I want the 'dental dam' type material in easy to stick PVC, that's the whole problem! :-)

That's exactly it! I want to glue 'lap joints' so leatherette won't work because of the fabric backing.

The 'plain vinyl' at

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might be what I need though it's not quite clear that it's just plastic sheet with no backing. I'll send them an enquiry, thanks.

No, smaller things, that's why I want thin and stretchy, too difficult to sew shapes.

Not clear whether it has a fabric backing or not, I guess I can ask.

Yes, I *do* mean PVC/Vinyl. I have some vinyl gloves just like surgeons gloves but (among other things) safe for people with a latex allergy. Vinyl *can* be stretchy, it presumably depends on the amount of plasticiser and other such things.

It's not clear from the OP whether "waterproof" means "rain-proof", but I don't think latex will tolerate the UV.

Well, most people weld pvc using heat. It is available as sign makers use it, as do makers of those pouches for sending articles for the blind through the mail. Brian

Actually though he may find that some of the results are a bit niche, pvc clothing etc, some of the smaller companies can be very helpful where they get supplies as long as they know you are not setting up in competition. the same goes for leather I found out some time ago.

I don't think Bin liners are pvc, as they are often too tough. Surely there have to still be bulk plastic suppliers out there. Brian

Latex is a bit too stretchy I think.

Depends on what he wants it tcover and how accurately he measures the job.

Brian

The only place can think that might have this sort of thing.

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Looks good until you read the details:-

this sumptuous fitted bed sheet is made from strong polyester jersey which is coated with polyurethane

So it's not PVC/vinyl and it has a fabric backing.

Use the interesting results to find people to mail to ask "where do you source your pvc/vinyl sheeting"?

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