Shivon 0 #1 January 14, 2004 I have my hardware source sorted, but can anyone give some advice on who the better dealers are to get non-hardware materials for rigging? Ie, rolls of fabric, suspension line etc. They need to be able to handle small orders, and deal internationally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #2 January 14, 2004 I have been able to go direct to the manu of materials on some products, but it is hard to get small orders. you might want to hook up with other riggers and get a larger order of supplies. good luck getting your foot in the door of some companies though. What helped me was that I was working for the largest powered parachute manu when I made my contacts, and now I am not working there but still have "buying power".. JTwww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #3 January 14, 2004 I get stuff like that from ParaGear, may not be the cheapest option but it´s a reliable company and it has the stuff i need and will ship to The Netherlands ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 561 #4 January 14, 2004 Start by asking Parachutes Australia or Icarus if you can buy fabric out their back door. Yes, Para-Gear may carrry a wide range of materials, but they also charge retail on small orders. Other options include the in-house supply houses that supply major manufacturers (i.e. Packman supplies Strong Enterprises). Then there are fabric brokers like Performance Textiles that prefer to deal in large orders. Finally I would chat with Gelvenor Textiles (South Africa) and some of the European mills. They are probably more comfortable dealing in small orders. Finally - out of curiousity - what are you planning to manufacture in Australia? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #6 January 16, 2004 Hey riggers out there. I have just closed my riggng shop and have lots and lots of brand new certified webbing avalible. I have red, purple, navy blue, royala blue, airforce gold, and white in T-7,T-8, and T-17. Will part with large or small quantities. PM me and make me an offer if interested Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 January 16, 2004 Another real good source for 'small orders' for materials, webbing, threads, etc. is Parachute Equipment, in New Jersey. For Hardware, D.J. Associates out of Arkansas, will gladly fill small orders. Performance Designs, will sell canopy fabric by the yard. I have found this especially helpful for 'matching' colors, when patching their parachutes. Hope, this helsp. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #8 January 16, 2004 Links to most (all I think but I didn't check) of these companies are available at www.pia.com. DJ associates also sells two thread sets with multiple 1 oz spools of various colors. Much easier and cheaper than buying large spools as the need comes up.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #9 January 16, 2004 Try here, it has about everything. Sparky http://www.hightimeskydiving.com/riggers.htmlMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
