Source for Reflective Cloth/Fabric

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Catwoman69y2k
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Source for Reflective Cloth/Fabric

Post by Catwoman69y2k » Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:38 pm

Im working on some "roofing" for my tall tent which might keep the sun off of me just a bit more. Anyhow, I was looking for reflective fabric like this photography lighting reflector:

http://www.inventgeek.com/2009-projects ... lector.jpg


I need t his to be in the types of quantity like one buys normal fabric as well as someething which can be sewn. Suggestions for this kind of quantity?

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Re: Source for Reflective Cloth/Fabric

Post by motskyroonmatick » Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:29 pm

Many burners swear by Aluminet Shade Cloth. My rules for buying shade cloth are to buy knit weave (it doesn't unravel very much if it gets a hole). Buy the highest shade % and get grommets every 2 feet with 2 on each corner.
Here is a link that can tell you about aluminet. http://www.gothicarchgreenhouses.com/shade_aluminet.htm
I buy all my shade cloth from a nursery supply 4 miles from my house so I have no idea how this place rates.


Oh I see you need fabric. :oops: Joanne Fabric? Perhaps? Maybe heat resistant silver ironing board fabric?
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Re: Source for Reflective Cloth/Fabric

Post by some seeing eye » Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:01 am

Your tent photo is aluminized mylar - not good in wind, except taped on all edges to cover car windshields. Try rosebrand.com, they also have wide fabrics. 3d silver screen goo might be something to look into.
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Re: Source for Reflective Cloth/Fabric

Post by gyre » Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:31 pm

Solid aluminet or silvicool.

There was a camp with glued down mylar.
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