Chambray source?

dixonmanor · May 10, 2010

Looking to purchase yardage (10 or less) for some projects I'm working. Preferably organic and US- or Japanese- made. Selvedge isn't really important. I'm aware of the Robert Kaufman chambrays, but I'm looking for more variety and maybe something a little slubbier.

Any ideas?

zissou · May 10, 2010

I've never been able to find any easily. Your best bet is to look for a fabric house, even a wholesaler, but you'd probably need to be in a fairly large city to find a decent one.

Cordwinder · May 11, 2010

I work with fabrics but I am in Japan.
I can find you chambray but for 10 meters or less, you will be paying retail.

Whats slubby chambray?

dixonmanor · May 11, 2010

"you'd probably need to be in a fairly large city to find a decent one."

I'm in Chicago...

"Whats slubby chambray?"

What I mean is, Chambray that doesn't resemble oxford cloth.... i.e. a little rougher hand, something with more texture.

The problem is that the textile industry doesn't seemed too concerned with having informative, functional websites. And googling "chambray" leads to basically nothing. Now that I'm thinking about it, a master list of accessible US textile mills/factories might be a nice thing to have on Styleforum.

dixonmanor · May 18, 2010

Bueller....

zissou · May 18, 2010

Did you try cordwinder?

brad-t · May 18, 2010

Originally Posted by dixonmanor

Now that I'm thinking about it, a master list of accessible US textile mills/factories might be a nice thing to have on Styleforum.

this is a forum for consumers, not manufacturers

dixonmanor · May 18, 2010

While that may be true, there are also a lot of hobbyists/manufacturers/retailers participating daily in discussions on this board, and sharing ideas and resources is never a bad idea.

dixonmanor · May 18, 2010

Did you try cordwinder? I don't know exactly what you mean.

zissou · May 18, 2010

The guy from Japan who posted in this thread saying he could get you chambray from Japan

Simontuntelder · May 19, 2010

Maybe you should ask Kiya. I remember him mentioning something about about there being some (2 or 3) good American makers of chambray. I don't know if he would be willing to give up their names or if they would sell to you, a private person - buying a very little amount.

Get back to Cordwinder and sort something out.

BTW. What are you planning on making? Full disclosure for your SF mates, please.

dixonmanor · May 20, 2010

I'm waiting to hear from an affiliate who is generously sharing his chambray source. As for what I'm making... a few things are in the works, but the chambray will most likely be used as a lining for a waxed-cotton laptop sleeve, and maybe as bias tape for a reproduction of Filson's extinct short-bill cap, seen on the right in this picture:

zissou · May 20, 2010

I've been looking for a simple unbranded cap like that, and have considered making some out of twill or canvas. Let the hat wars begin!

dixonmanor · May 20, 2010

Zissou, I'd love your input as to what other qualities you're looking for in a hat... I plan to have these made up in waxed canvas.

zissou · May 20, 2010

Something like that filson hat above, with a bill length in between those two (rounded like those, not squared), in a twill or canvas would be perfect. I don't like the typical cinch straps, so maybe three sizes with a little elastic or small leather strap in back?? Waxed anything would not work for me because it's very sunny and hot here. Barter for belts?

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