Help finding specific material

[Legend of Link]

Hello all,

Hopefully this is an easy question but:

Can someone tell me what the grey/white fabric on this Batman is? I can’t find anything like it and I’d like to acquire some.



Thanks for anything!
-Sean

[PNGwynne]

The fabric you're looking for is matte milliskin, a variety of spandex. Spandex House carries a color "silver" which is actually non-metallic and matches the Matty figure. They have it listed at $9.00 a yard. Hope this is useful.

[KOMonger]

Cool! I found this useful.

[Boywonder0]

Scott is da' man for fabrics and GI Joe consulting... Thank you Scott!!!

[PNGwynne]

Aww shucks. I guess I've learned a lot here and just try to pay it forward.

[Legend of Link]

The fabric you're looking for is matte milliskin, a variety of spandex. Spandex House carries a color "silver" which is actually non-metallic and matches the Matty figure. They have it listed at $9.00 a yard. Hope this is useful.

Thank you very much! I got some on order and hopefully it’s what I need!!!

[PNGwynne]

You're welcome!

[KOMonger]

Aww shucks. I guess I've learned a lot here and just try to pay it forward.

Are there any popular places Mego customizers go for basic cotton cloth material, you know, for non-superhero clothing, like civvies?
I mean there are tons of already-made clothing, just want options. I'd hate to buy already made clothing and then have to mod it. Just seems like a waste.

I tried searching "cloth" in subject titles and came up with zilch.

[scott metzger]

The fabric you're looking for is matte milliskin, a variety of spandex. Spandex House carries a color "silver" which is actually non-metallic and matches the Matty figure. They have it listed at $9.00 a yard. Hope this is useful.

Does that have a one or two way stretch to it (spandex, I'm thinking two)?

[PNGwynne]

Two-way, I believe.

KOMonger: For cotton cloth for civilian clothing, go to Jo Ann's and look for broadcloth, poplin, lightweight twill, or shirting. These fabrics come in many colors.

[Legend of Link]

See this is where I’m perplexed: when I go to Jo Ann’s I always buy this 80/20 nylon spandex blend that is super easy to sew and is a four way stretch (at least that’s what the bolt says). Is it safe to assume that it’s all just a “breed” of milliskin? The material I originally was questioning is quiet different from that 80/20 blend but retailers are saying it’s the same? I’ll find out once I receive the fabric this week, but it’s just mind boggling until haha.

[PNGwynne]

No, the other way around: milliskin is a variety of spandex with a smoother texture.

[Legend of Link]

No, the other way around: milliskin is a variety of spandex with a smoother texture.

Perfect. I’m still excited nevertheless to try this milliskin.

[KOMonger]

Two-way, I believe.

KOMonger: For cotton cloth for civilian clothing, go to Jo Ann's and look for broadcloth, poplin, lightweight twill, or shirting. These fabrics come in many colors.

Thank you very much, I'll check into it! So far I've come across linen via Ebay.

[Legend of Link]

Got the fabric today. I can’t express my happiness. It’s exactly what I’ve been searching for for! Some cool stuff is gonna be coming soon!