Have a car restoration project coming up? Whether you have a vintage car or a truck that's seen better days, you'll need fabric and supplies to restore it to its former glory!
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We have a variety of automotive fabrics and supplies for restoring your car or truck. Use this guide to figure out what will work best for your project.
We've got what you need to fix up the headlining, carpet, and trunk lining and reupholster the bucket or bench seating. You'll also find cloths for polishing and detailing and water repellent sprays to protect your hard work from dirt and water damage.
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Need to reupholster your car seats? Faux leather vinyl and faux suede fabrics are perfect for this project.
Automotive vinyl is very durable for upholstering your seats and is a great alternative to leather. Vinyl comes in many colors and styles to truly customize your car. You can also use other upholstery vinyl like these.
Sensuede is another great option that has the soft feel of suede and is also highly durable. It is available in dozens of colors, which you can find here.
Our automotive foam includes several options that are great for padding your car.
20 oz recycled polyester carpet padding is a great choice when putting carpet into a car or even an in-home application. This particular material is great for sound proofing and works best when layered over foam for added vibration proofing. Shop carpet padding here.
Cloth backed sew foam attaches easily to most surfaces and is typically used for the seating and headliners in cars, boat cushion upholstery, and furniture upholstery. It is a thin, durable foam that handles wear and tear well. You can find our cloth backed sew foam here.
Pro Stick has several products out to help with a range of automotive projects.
Pro Stick 55 Multi-Purpose Mist Strap Adhesive quickly creates a heat and water resistant bond. It is great for projects with paper, fabric and wood. The spray comes out as more of a mist so it is good for projects that need general adhesive coverage as opposed to targeted coverage.
Pro Stick 95 Trim Spray Adhesive also creates a quick heat and water resistant bond but is used for more specific projects. This product is great for installing headliners in cars, laminates, speakers, or most materials made of plastic. The spray comes out targeted, although the nozzle does have three settings.
Pro Stick 65 Hi-Strength Web Spray Adhesive is great for carpets, foam, laminates, trims, and auto interiors. It has a web spray rather than a mist which is better for heavy duty applications.
Fabric sourcing can be a complicated business. Going to the wrong supplier or asking for the wrong thing can waste a lot of time and really slow down your manufacturing process. That's why we've put together this complete guide to fabric sourcing.
This guide will help you to:
So here we go'
First things first, you need to have a very clear idea of your fabric requirements. Before you go to a supplier think about the following points:
Do you need a woven fabric or a knit fabric? The fabric you need will depend upon the garment you're creating.
Both woven and knit fabrics are available in synthetic and natural varieties or as a blend of the two.
What size do you need your fabric to be? How much fabric do you need? You also need to consider the weight of the fabric, which relates to its comfort and thickness. Ask your garment mills for advice about the width and quantity of fabrics you need because these factors affect the cutting and the cost.
Now you know exactly what fabric you're looking for, you need to find the right fabric supplier.
Search online for your fabric supplier. You'll find local and international suppliers to choose from. Wholesale and made-to-order fabrics can be found through Google and sourcing platforms like Alibaba, Global Sources and Taiwan Trade.
Contact us to discuss your requirements of automotive fabric suppliers. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.
It's also possible to find fabric suppliers at industry trade shows. Here are some of the biggest and best shows around for particular garment types:
One size doesn't fit all. It's not a case of finding any fabric supplier. Each fabric supplier will have their own specialties. And the type of fabric supplier you need will depend upon your particular manufacturing project.
Different types of fabric supplier include:
RETAILER: A standard fabric store offering small quantities of available stock.
WHOLESALER: A bigger retailer with large quantities of available stock.
JOBBER: Similar to a wholesaler but specializing in discontinued fabric lines.
TRADER: Traders buy and sell as instructed by their buyer and sometimes work on commission.
CONVERTER: Converters buy standard fabrics from a wide selection of mills. They then dye, print or finish the fabric to buyer specifications. They often have a wide product line and can do customized orders.
FABRIC SOURCING AGENT: Agents work with a long list of fabric suppliers. They sometimes work on a commission basis and may be able to offer better deals because of the leverage they have with mills.
FACTORY: A one-stop solution of both mill and factory. They work with the biggest brands. They don't put product information on the internet and require a very high MOQ.
And here's a quick summary of what you can expect from each of these types of fabric supplier:
Fabric Supplier Product Diversity Minimum Order (MOQ)? Fabric in Stock? Best Choice For' Retailer High None Yes · A few yards of fabric. · Private use. · DIY projects. Wholesaler / Jobber Medium Yes (But very low) Yes · Around 100 yards of fabric.· Small business. Trader High Yes No · yards+ of fabric.· Medium-sized clothing line. Converter High Yes Yes (But very limited quantity) · yards+ of fabric.· Garment factories.· Small to medium-sized brands.· International brands. Fabric Sourcing Agent High Yes No · yards+ of fabric.· Garment factories.· Local and international brands. Factory Depends upon the factory Yes (usually very high) Yes (But very limited quantity) · Huge quantities of fabric.· Garment factories.· International brands.So you've decided on the kind of fabric supplier you want to work with. And you've drawn up a shortlist of possibilities. Now for the questions you need to ask them.
Give the supplier your fabric specification in as much detail as possible. This should include knitting structure, composition, weight, post-finishing, order quantity and any testing requirements.
Retailers, wholesalers and jobbers keep fabrics in stock. But stock is inevitably limited. Do they have the fabric you're looking for?
Converters, fabric sourcing agents and factories don't have every item in stock and normally operate on a make-to-order basis. How long will it take them to make your fabric? Does their timeline fit with your production schedule? Will you be able to meet your product release date?
Some suppliers (converters, fabric sourcing agents and factories) have a MOQ or MCQ requirement. They may be willing to produce a smaller order. But in these cases, they're likely to add on a surcharge.
The answers you get to these questions should help you decide on the fabric supplier you want to work with. And get you one step closer to a finished line of garments.
EYSAN is a knit fabric converter. We source materials from yarn suppliers. Then we collaborate with a variety of knitting, dyeing and post-finishing mills. This means we can offer a wide range of fabrics and great flexibility for our clients.
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