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Old 03-11-2012, 05:20 PM
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fabric used on totes, shopping bags etc. The fabric looks like fabric with a coating brushed on. I went to a fabric shop, but I really don't know what to ask for. I believe they just started to use this type material within the last year or so. Now do I have everyone confused??
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I think your talking about oilcloth. do a google search and you'll find it.
http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/hou...FUhrtgodzjyyWQ

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I know what you're talking about, but I'm not sure what it's called, either. I did a search and found that there's oilcloth, pvc-coated, and vinyl-coated fabrics. I've found it in several of my LQSes.
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Are you looking for oil cloth? It's a kind of laminated fabric for lunch totes and that sort of thing.
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Are you thinking of "pul fabric"?-it's laminated on one side(I think)
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Are you talking about laminated cotton?
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Are you talking about this?
http://warmbiscuit.com/laminated-cotton-fabric.html
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I bought some vinyl coated cotton. It's very soft and feels like fabric but waterproof. Not as heavy as oilcloth. It's pricey but so worth it.
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fabric used on totes, shopping bags etc. The fabric looks like fabric with a coating brushed on. I went to a fabric shop, but I really don't know what to ask for. I believe they just started to use this type material within the last year or so. Now do I have everyone confused??

I'm 65 and we made "sit upon's" out of oil cloth when I was in grade school and in Girl Scouts.
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Originally Posted by jmabby View Post
fabric used on totes, shopping bags etc. The fabric looks like fabric with a coating brushed on. I went to a fabric shop, but I really don't know what to ask for. I believe they just started to use this type material within the last year or so. Now do I have everyone confused??
I use jeans and twills and heavy drapery fabric and such for my shopping bags. Usually find some cheap one place or another.
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