Patagonia R1 fleece material

[photocodo]

Does anyone know if there is any place that you can purchase the R1 fleece that Patagonia uses for their base/mid layers? I do a lot of sewing and would love to sew up some mid layer hoodies but I don't want to just use cheap fleece. Im thinking that since its Patagonias fleece that they are the only ones who have access to it, but I figured I would ask about it. Also, does anyone know of a good fleece or midlayer material that I can get ahold of to use as a base/mid layer?

Thanks for the help.

cody

[scudder]

take a look at milldirecttextiles.com

[ImAfraidOfBears]

It's not some magic fleece that patagonia only has access to, very few clothing companies have proprietary fabrics. The R1 hoody that I have is made from polartec, just like half the outdoor fleece industry.

[Desertdave]

Our local fabric store (ok its huge and stocks auto vinyl, carpet, bulk foam etc) carries at least 30 different bolts of fleece.....have you a fabric supply store nearby? It could be that simple...

[jeremywerlin]

Love to see how your layer comes out when you are down.