Waterproof suede material that they showed on topgear the other night...
Hi all,
On top gear the other night when they were building their "Old people car" they used a suede-like material for the front seats that
appeared to be water proof.
Does anybody know what its called or have a link to a supplier? It looks exactly what I've been looking for to do out my entire interior of the
Minari's in.
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posted on 28/2/13 at 09:39 PM
We sell office furniture, and a few seating manufacturers use that type of fabric although they are generally made to look like fabric rather than a
suede effect. Some have a rubber like film on the back which makes them water and ahem urine proof, for healthcare uses. One range has whats called a
nanoshere coating. U2u me your email address and will dig out the info and uk mill that makes it
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Does anybody know what its called or have a link to a supplier? It looks exactly what I've been looking for to do out my entire interior of the
Minari's in.
Two Minaris!
That's just greedy! Having had loads of 'suds I've always fancied one that can't rust.
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posted on 28/2/13 at 11:14 PM
being a designer for a wheelchair and setting manufacture this is something i am very familiar with.
we use several fabrics but be warned they are lying little. no supprise there! we use waterproof fabrics, sure, but non like suade.
we use one called microcare which is clever but not cheap. it is very water resistant, stretches is anti bacterial to reduce breeding and feels very
nice. we have it in different colours. black, navy blue, lime green, bright orange, turquoise, hot pink and purple. we dont have grey or white before
you ask!
if people are interested then i can ask my bosses to price up a LCB special price. maybe in 1and 2 meter lengths?
ill ask tomorrow, get pics of colours and a spec. maybe put up a new topic to gauge a full interest.
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posted on 28/2/13 at 11:56 PM
quote:Originally posted by loggyboy
Probably a normal material with scotchguard or similar.
No, scotchguards stops sh#t sticking, nanosphere and the like are a lifetime coating applied by the mills and makes liquids bead up like mercury.
If i get five mins tomorrow will video a bit with my phone
The healthcare fabrics such as bi22le mentioned are great, hardwaring and fit for purpose. A lot are anti microbial too, we seel them for docs
receptions and old peoples care homes etc. Some can be cleaned with dilute bleach and remain unaffected.
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quote:Originally posted by CNHSS1
No, scotchguards stops sh#t sticking, nanosphere and the like are a lifetime coating applied by the mills and makes liquids bead up like mercury.
I've had "alcantara effect" vinyl before and trimmed a few motorbike seats with it. It's 100% waterproof and looks like suede
until you touch it and it's just a cleverly patterned/textured vinyl.
I had it from a mate who's a trimmer but I've not been able to get it anywhere since
quote:Originally posted by bi22le
I have had a look at work and we have loads of differenent colours and types of fabric. Ill get more info on monday if I can.
Sounds great! How thick is it? Could it feasibly be used to carpet a car? I presume it's pretty hard wearing if you can make seat covers out of
it.
quote:Originally posted by whitestu
Two Minaris!
That's just greedy! Having had loads of 'suds I've always fancied one that can't rust.
Stu
Lol, I got one and it turned into a big project so I got another to drive which has turned into a project of exactly the same proportions! The Alfisti
one is still for sale through the owners club I think, could be a bargin there. You just missed one on ebay without running gear that went for £500.
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posted on 1/3/13 at 11:36 PM
quote:Originally posted by computid
quote:Originally posted by bi22le
I have had a look at work and we have loads of differenent colours and types of fabric. Ill get more info on monday if I can.
Sounds great! How thick is it? Could it feasibly be used to carpet a car? I presume it's pretty hard wearing if you can make seat covers out of
it.
its very thin. about 3mm thick. what colour do you need?
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posted on 3/3/13 at 11:51 AM
quote:Originally posted by computid
quote:Originally posted by bi22le
its very thin. about 3mm thick. what colour do you need?
Hmm, possibly a bit thin. I'd need it in black, would it be possible to get a small sample of it? Happy to pay postage etc.
Oh and for the record the stuff used to trim the BAC Mono is "Microcare MC waterproof "suede""
[Edited on 3/3/13 by computid]
yeah ill grab a sample of the different blacks we have. we have several waterproof suade fabrics depending on application. i would say that they would
be good for covering seats and ok for sides and floor as long as you dont want it padded and fluffy.
U2U me your address and approximate amount required and ill get you prices.
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