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The Emporia => Fun with Fabric => Topic started by: Kathy on January 27, 2018, 13:41:00 PM

Title: Technical fabric
Post by: Kathy on January 27, 2018, 13:41:00 PM
I want to make some travel shirts but can't find suitable fabric. Can anyone suggest suppliers, please?
I want lightweight, quick drying fabric, that doesn't need ironing, ideally with a high SPF and/or insect protection.

My first thought was Pennine Outdoor, but they don't have anything suitable.
Title: Re: Technical fabric
Post by: BrendaP on January 27, 2018, 16:02:26 PM
Are you looking for a wicking fabric; probably with a high percentage of polyester or other synthetic fibre, or an absorbent fabric with a high percentage of cotton (or silk).

For UV protection there's
https://www.activefabrics.co.uk/mila-uv-protective-fabric.html (https://www.activefabrics.co.uk/mila-uv-protective-fabric.html)

Title: Re: Technical fabric
Post by: DementedFairy on January 27, 2018, 16:54:15 PM
It might be hit and miss but  Italian Textile COmpany on ebay often have excellent tech fabrics
Title: Re: Technical fabric
Post by: Kathy on January 27, 2018, 18:45:03 PM
Are you looking for a wicking fabric; probably with a high percentage of polyester or other synthetic fibre, or an absorbent fabric with a high percentage of cotton (or silk).

A wicking one, I think.
Title: Re: Technical fabric
Post by: BrendaP on January 28, 2018, 01:02:06 AM
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Title: Re: Technical fabric
Post by: BrendaP on January 28, 2018, 01:05:24 AM
I'll try again :ninja:

Info about activewear/technical fabrics (https://www.seamwork.com/issues/2015/01/a-guide-to-activewear-fabrics)

Sources for activewear/technical fabrics (http://blog.fehrtrade.com/inspiration/784/where-to-buy-exercise-fabric-a-global-list/)