Materials
For making your own kite or repairing one, ripstop nylon is generally what we use. It is one of the strongest and lightest materials available. We sell top quality seconds ripstop which is coated by our broker. Also used for making shower curtains, ceiling covers, batiques & for theatre drops etc.
With regards to ripstop nylon, we cannot really list current colours
(since they change so regularly - and we just get hold of what we can
at this price). If you require specific colours please check when
ordering. A rainbow selection of colours, black & white are
generally held in stock.
Rip Stop Nylon:
Our stock length is 1.5m wide and sold per meter length. We have lots of various colours available. We generally hold a rainbow selection of colours, black & white in stock. Please call for what we have in stock at time of ordering.Chikara:
Chikara comes in lengths of 1m wide x 1m long. There is normally a wide variety of colours available but please note that this is a special order item @ £10/m2 and make take a little longer than normal to reach you. Please call us to confirm availability and colours. Other:
Double sided sticky tissue-like paper seaming tape, which enables you to stick the seam together before sewing it. This way you can see that the panel is in place correctly before sewing it.
A strong white fibrous paper, it's kind of like plastic paper, though only shower proof, not waterproof, especially on any creases. It retains its strength when wet and can be drawn on by the more adventurous kite maker! This is stocked 1.5m wide and sold in meter lenghths. Only available in white.<back to top of page>...