MauriceMynah Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I've had an idea that needs much the same sort of material that boat canopies are made of. Part of the problem I have is that I'd very much rather not say what this idea is, however, I'm going to need a lot of the material. (quite a few rolls) so for it to be economically viable, I rather need to order direct from the manufacturer. It rather follows therefore that I'm going to need quite a few samples of the available materials too. Further information I need now is... Does anybody have any experience of the acrylic canvas style canopy?... and Does anyone know the names of companies who manufacture these materials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi John,Here is a supplier you could check out:-http://www.acorncanvas.com/PBSCCatalog.asp?CatID=1591499By all accounts they will send you samples on request.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I buy ours from Hawke House Marine Fareham, it is excellent, however they do not manufacture it themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 We have found the acrylic fabric to be absolutely superb as a canopy material. It's strong, weathers well, folds down easily and is simple to clean. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and would happily use it again. As the fabric was supplied via a boatyard when they made the canopy, I'm afraid I have no idea as to the original manufacturer/distributor...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I suspect you would end up paying a fortune for whole rolls of the stuff here if it is £14.00 to £16.00 odd per metre. I’ve found a link to a factory making the stuff over in China – worth emailing and see what they can quote for shipping a large quantity. Between $3 and $5 per metre (min order 100 metre) - http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Acrylic-Fabric_611791072.html On www.alibaba.com if you looks your find factories producing the allsorts of fabrics, tarpaulins and so on just takes some time going through the pile so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I second hawke house.. http://www.hawkehouse.co.uk/.. brilliant little family company.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 it might also be worth while contacting marquee companies to find where they get it or if they could supply it to you. we once made a tent canvas (Viking) from the backdrop curtains from an old theatre, or another source you might be able to get some second hand from would be the side curtains from lorries - maybe a haulage company might have some older ones that had been replaced. Grendel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have to say that I would never have an acrylic cover again. I have found that it is an absolute pig to clean algae and shy-talk poo off. For our next cover it will be a modern, lightweight p.v.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 try Kayospruce or Bainbridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 MBS in Windsor. www.mbsfabrics.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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