Source for fuzzy-back fabric for vapor barrier clothing?

**VictoriaGuy** · 03-19-2014, 23:04

Title says it...
I'm looking for some non-breathable fabric for making some vapor barrier clothing...some of the commercial products seem to use a laminated/fuzzy fabric.

Does anybody have sources or trade names for such fabrics?

Thanks!

**fallkniven** · 03-19-2014, 23:14

these people will sell you their fuzzy stuff to make your own...
http://warmlite.com/vapor-barrier-clothing

**VictoriaGuy** · 03-19-2014, 23:42

Originally Posted by fallkniven

these people will sell you their fuzzy stuff to make your own...
http://warmlite.com/vapor-barrier-clothing

Thanks!
I've sent them an email through their website (couldn't find a way to buy fabric via website); I'll let you know if I get a reply!
(When I see a 'last updated in 2010' at the bottom of a webpage, I don't get my hopes up too high!)

WV · 03-20-2014, 07:35

The thermoflect blankets we got from a hospital supply place night be good. The blue side is soft, but the shiny side would reflect radiant energy back to your body if you used it that side in.

**VictoriaGuy** · 03-20-2014, 15:23

Originally Posted by WV

The thermoflect blankets we got from a hospital supply place night be good. The blue side is soft, but the shiny side would reflect radiant energy back to your body if you used it that side in.

Thanks, WV.
Would that material be suitable for sewn clothing to wear while active?
(It looks a bit like 'space-blanket' material on one side....)

**VictoriaGuy** · 03-20-2014, 15:25

I got a reply back (quickly-overnight) from Warmlite/Stephenson's....

Yes, we do sell the fabric. The fabric is $8 per yard and will run
approx. 60" wide. I have the fabric in black or tan.

I'll report back as I progress with this project.

**ShadNuke** · 03-20-2014, 22:29

Are you referring to the sort of fabric that is used to construct silent weave waterproof hunting gear, or something similar? Breathable like goretex, but also waterproof... I would love to make some rain gear out of that sort of material!

**VictoriaGuy** · 03-21-2014, 01:26

Originally Posted by ShadNuke

Are you referring to the sort of fabric that is used to construct silent weave waterproof hunting gear, or something similar? Breathable like goretex, but also waterproof... I would love to make some rain gear out of that sort of material!

I'm not sure about the fabric you describe, but as I understand it vapor barrier clothing needs a completely non-breathable coating/fabric to work properly.
I used coated ripstop for some DIY VB clothing years ago, but apparently there are 'fuzzy-back' and laminated fabrics that are used nowadays.
warmlite.com (linked above) and http://www.rbhdesigns.com/category/172/apparel.htm are a couple of examples I've found.

**BillyBob58** · 03-21-2014, 11:37

I love WL's Fuzzystuff fabric that is used in their VB shirt and socks. I have had more over all comfort wearing it than I have with wearing a thin layer of Long Johns or liner sock under unlined VB fabric. I have often planned to- but have not- get some of the fabric and make some VB pants, and maybe even a hood.

**fallkniven** · 03-21-2014, 20:38

rbh is really good, but pricey. I have a pair of their socks, nice, but very bulky. Even in big pac boots they're a bit snug. The inside isn't fuzzy, but comfortable witrhout socks all the same.