Links to
Sources of Raw and Finished Materials
and Other Information
Here are some of the links I've found for sources of raw materials and
how to's.
OWAREUSA
Best prices when I purchased my materials
'Fabrics' link for roll goods
'Special Deals' link for silnylon end pieces 1# for $23 incl shipping
--
great place to start
Thru-Hiker
Raw materials plus plans for specific projects.
Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics
Raw materials
Rockywoods Outdoor
Fabrics
Raw materials
Outdoor
Equipment Supplier
Finished Products -- this guy makes great
silnylon tarps, etc.
Gossamer Gear
Finished Products -- really light weight
Tyvek
Information
Fabric
info and other tips and tricks
How
to sew silnylon (kites)
Good introduction to sewing silnylon
How
to Waterproof Silnylon
Thread is also important. Fabric stores in Anchorage carry Gutermann thread (polyester). This works.
Metrosene (poylester) is good too.