Guest lute Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I am looking for the strong elastic used at the back of a pair of half chaps (leggings or gaiters) to keep them from slipping. This elastic has a sideways stretch. It is similar to the elastic used on paddock boot gores. That could be made to work if it is cut the "wrong" way, but it only yields a strip about 12 inches long. I need strips from 16 to 21 inches. Research tells me this elastic is a specialty product which is made in Europe, particularly Belgium or France. Can anyone help out with this? Thanks, all. Lute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Yeh I could do with some of that then I could use it on riding boots along side the zips to give extra width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 It is made in this country but it is very expencive, I was told a couple of years ago that it took a few hours to make 1 metre. You would not be able to purchase small quantities so a Wholesaler would have to get involved. Any wholesaler interested please send me a PM and I will try to get my brain working. I found it at the Equestrian show at the NEC Birmingham, a very worthwhile show if any of you get the chance to go. The best Leathers, the best threads and the best tools and accessories. Plus an added bonus of young females walking around modelling jodpors and the latest fashions for horse riding. (worth the visit just for that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lute Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hugh, I have personally contacted, through e-mail and telephone, 37 makers of elastic fabrics. Not one of them has what I'm looking for. One of the old time mills in England told me they tried to make a narrow elastic with sideways stretch but it "did not work out". I have a piece of this elastic sitting in front of me but I'm d****d if I can find out where it was made. If you can come up with a name or other info I would be forever grateful. It's past the point of need; it's all about the principle now! Lute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Have a look at Abbey Saddlery & this page Elastics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Anyone ever find any of this? Need to replace in a motorbike boot zip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autolock Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I had some off abbey England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I can get elastic upto (I think off the top of my head) about 16" wide. Infact I bought a load for stock about a year ago then sent it back once the invoice arrived, it was VERY expensive and thought I'd never sell it. PM me your email addresses if you are interested and I will enquire on Tuesday as to the cost etc. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I had some off abbey England Can't find it on Abbey's website, may not do it anymore. Will ring them next week. I can get elastic upto (I think off the top of my head) about 16" wide. Infact I bought a load for stock about a year ago then sent it back once the invoice arrived, it was VERY expensive and thought I'd never sell it. PM me your email addresses if you are interested and I will enquire on Tuesday as to the cost etc. Thanks Thanks Paul, didn't really want to do it that way because of elastic fraying, will keep you in mind if I have no other luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 there is a fabric on the market which stretghs just like elastic and can be cut to any length and width you want it is mainly used in the orthopeadic trade to make the vamps on shoes for patients who have feet that are prone to swelling now and againit is strong and comes in a multitude of colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autolock Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I had some off abbey England Can't find it on Abbey's website, may not do it anymore. Will ring them next week. I can get elastic upto (I think off the top of my head) about 16" wide. Infact I bought a load for stock about a year ago then sent it back once the invoice arrived, it was VERY expensive and thought I'd never sell it. PM me your email addresses if you are interested and I will enquire on Tuesday as to the cost etc. Thanks Thanks Paul, didn't really want to do it that way because of elastic fraying, will keep you in mind if I have no other luck. Abbey. Code. 206a. 18 inch wide elastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Abbey still carry it, that is where I got mine from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey J Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Anyone on here know if any suppliers fit elastic that stretches sideways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 https://www.hseal.co.uk/elastic-manufacturers/ carry on! kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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