View Full Version : Looking for source for ultra light weight tent fabrics for sale by the yard.
Think I am going to try making my own tent/tent accessories. Need a source for buying the materials. All suggestions/links appreciated!
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
http://www.questoutfitters.com/
http://thru-hiker.com/materials/index.php
Quest Outfitters is great. I've ordered from them a number of times. Good quality materials, reasonable price and quick shipping. Can't beat it in my opinion.
I've ordered from Thru hiker and Quetst Outfitter and they both provided great service and pricing.
camper10469
07-07-2011, 08:53
Noah Lamport sells seconds at $2.75/yd 10 yard min order. Call them for a price quote?
http://www.noahlamport.com/tentsballoons.htm
BTW I bought many yards of their secons and can't find any fault, the material preformed perfectly in the rain.
BobTheBuilder
07-07-2011, 10:26
You CAN find silnylon at Walmart in the fabric section. The people who work there don't know what it is, but if you go every few days you will find a bolt of it before too long. Just browse through their "sporting" or "specialty" section of the fabric area. I have found it on clearance, as well. Doesn't cost much.
Here's another source for fabrics:
http://owareusa.com/
if you don't already have a plan, Henry Shires still posts his original designs on his website:
http://tarptent.com/projects/tarpdesign.html (http://tarptent.com/projects/tarpdesign.html)
I have the original squall - 2 man tent for under 2 pounds, great tent
Sandy of PA
11-30-2011, 19:41
If you want to try your hand with Cuben, Joe at Z-packs will sell you anything he uses by the yard. Very fast service too.
Just a Hiker
11-30-2011, 19:48
Ragged Mountain in Intervale, NH has good materials for making stuff....I'm sure they have a website.