Local source of silnylon

[Pebbles]

Does anyone know of a supplier of silnylon here in Australia? I can find a few sources in the US but would prefer to source it here. I'm in Melbourne, but mail order is fine with me.

[adventurerichard]

I'd actually tried myself and came up blank. Where in the US have you found it? I actually want to make a car cover out of it so will need some serious square footage!

[Pebbles]

The best sources I can find are the following:
Quest outfitters: http://www.questoutdoors.com
Outdoor WIlderness Fabrics: http://www.owfinc.com

Both offer discounts for seconds, and sell a wide variety of lightweight materials.

Good luck with it.

[samh]

I have tried a few times, but no sucess. Pu coated rip-stop nylon is available at http://www.synergytextiles.com/

[wander]

Pebbles, have you tried contacting Remote Repairs in Melbourne for this info?

[Franco]

There was a place in Country Victoria (Ballarat ?) that used to advertise in Wild. I don't have the old editions anymore but if someone has them they may be able to look that up. (classified :gear or repairs)
Franco

[winterling]

Have a look in Roger Caffin's FAQ pages for links to US suppliers.
Phil.

[tele-whippet]

This is a great place to source many materials including Sil-nylon.
Bainbridge, they are sail-makers. Their Sydney phone no is 0299381788
AirX-620N is what I have used.
http://pdf.nauticexpo.com/pdf/bainbridg ... 0-_14.html

[Ghillieshot]

Or where is the best place to get any lightweight material in austalia. I did see one site that was nice, based in Ballarat I believe as stated above. But can't seem to find it again. Any good stores?

Ghillie.

[Ghillieshot]

Here it is. Never used them, and can't see what they have online, but I am sure they will have some good stuff. Contact them and let us know what they have. I am over seas right now, hence why I haven't contacted them yet. Cheers.

Ghillieshot.

[Strider]

I'd actually tried myself and came up blank. Where in the US have you found it? I actually want to make a car cover out of it so will need some serious square footage!

I would be worried about it trapping condensation. I had a 1443R Tyvek car cover but my father took it to the tip accidentally!