Windblocker fabric (1 Viewer)

[GJH]

Does anyone know of a supplier from which we can obtain some of the fine mesh fabric from which Windblocker panels are made?

We would like to make a free-standing windbreak using that sort of fabric rather than the traditional stuff.

 

[bigfoot]

I think it is Dutch used by flower growers,have you googled it?

 

[freelanderuk]

Try the phrase windbreak netting on eBay , quite a lot of different ones listed

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[GJH]

Thanks for your replies. Haven't looked far yet as we are away. Back tomorrow so more time to look then.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

Hi...this is the one you need, http://www.windblockers.net/

 

[bigfoot]

Graham wants to make his own!

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[MichelleRyall]

Maybe it is worth asking windblockers for a quote to make or supply what you are asking for. No harm in asking

 

[GJH]

Hi...this is the one you need, http://www.windblockers.net/

Maybe it is worth asking windblockers for a quote to make or supply what you are asking for. No harm in asking

Thanks. We think we have something we can use for uprights, just need the fabric to complete the job - which should be easy with Jill's sewing skills.

 

[cbrookson]

Try these people - Pointnorth

Have a look at the the Textilene Mesh, but it is not cheap.
Comes in various colours. They have lots of other interesting stuff too.

Best ask for samples to see if they suit you .. you might prefer the cheaper sort.

Cheers

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[GJH]

Thanks. Textiline might be a bit coarse but some of the others look interesting.

 

[MichelleRyall]

I must add we used our windblocker end panels this weekend.....awesome product. It was blowing a hoolly and the Cadac wasn't even breathed on, amazing.

 

[GJH]

I must add we used our windblocker end panels this weekend.....awesome product. It was blowing a hoolly and the Cadac wasn't even breathed on, amazing.

We used one of our end panels on Saturday and it worked fine. Trouble was that the awning itself was noisy in the strong, gusting wind. We didn't really need anything overhead, which is where the idea for just a windbreak came in.

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[icantremember]

Graham, as the windblocker fabric is available in various colours have you not considered getting some extra...............


............... then Jill could also make matching net curtains so they would be nicely colour coded with your windbreak and stop draughts in the motorhome

 

[GJH]

Graham, as the windblocker fabric is available in various colours have you not considered getting some extra...............


............... then Jill could also make matching net curtains so they would be nicely colour coded with your windbreak and stop draughts in the motorhome

I knew there was a good reason for asking advice on Fun. Just can't remember it at the moment

 

[malrider]

Wind block fabric

hI i have set of wind blockers on my van and was so impressed that i decided ti make my own set for use on patio the material is heavy polyester voile available on Ebay I got mine here very pleased
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[GJH]

hI i have set of wind blockers on my van and was so impressed that i decided ti make my own set for use on patio the material is heavy polyester voile available on Ebay I got mine here very pleased
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Thanks. Jill says that looks like it will do the job so we'll get some :thumb:

 

[GJH]

Fabric ordered Tuesday, arrived today, windbreak made and looks like it will work just fine. Thanks again :thumb:

 

[SandJ]

Fabric ordered Tuesday, arrived today, windbreak made and looks like it will work just fine. Thanks again :thumb:

Well done Jill looking forward to seeing it up, are you putting pics on?

How did you source the uprights?
Could do with a new set for us :thumb:

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[missbusybusy]

hI i have set of wind blockers on my van and was so impressed that i decided ti make my own set for use on patio the material is heavy polyester voile available on Ebay I got mine here very pleased
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLAIN-WOVE...item35bc805e83

Thank you we will give this a try

 

[spitfire]

Will this normal material keep the wind out?? I thought it was a special fabric ??

 

[Bailey58]

Looks good stuff Graham, did you get the Pink or the Lilac?

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[GJH]

Looks good stuff Graham, did you get the Pink or the Lilac?

We were doing it for us not you Rob

Will this normal material keep the wind out?? I thought it was a special fabric ??

As Malrider said, it is polyester voile. After he had posted, Jill looked deeper into the Windblocker site and confirmed that.

Well done Jill looking forward to seeing it up, are you putting pics on?

How did you source the uprights?
Could do with a new set for us :thumb:

Might do some pics, depending on the weather.

We used old tent poles for the uprights but both metal and wooden ones are available fairly widely - Google windbreak poles.

 

[Tibs]

Well this thread has got me thinking.... Think I might give this a go, so popped to the garden centre today and they sell green plastic coated metal garden stakes with a point at one end. 1.2m long, £1.79 each. They seem quite strong and light. What do people think..would this work?

 

[GJH]

Well this thread has got me thinking.... Think I might give this a go, so popped to the garden centre today and they sell green plastic coated metal garden stakes with a point at one end. 1.2m long, £1.79 each. They seem quite strong and light. What do people think..would this work?

The only thing I would query is whether they are long enough. The poles I've found when Googling are around 60 inches long. You have to allow for so much being in the ground in use.

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[Tibs]

Thanks for the thought Graham I hadn't considered the amount needed to go in the groundoh:
They sell a longer one (about as tall as our house) with slightly bigger diameter. I suppose I could hacksaw the tops off and cap the rough metal ends off with something. Maybe those plastic end thingys for canes to stop you poking your eyes out!!

Jane

 

[spitfire]

Please no one has answered yet. Does the e bay material keep out the wind? Does that mean the windbreakers are not made of special stuff ??

 

[GJH]

Please no one has answered yet. Does the e bay material keep out the wind? Does that mean the windbreakers are not made of special stuff ??

I thought I had answered it last night

On the Windblocker web site Link Removed it says "They are made from a very light polyester voile......................"

The material we obtained from the eBay supplier is polyester voile which is very similar. Is it special? Depends what you mean by special

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[GJH]

How did you source the uprights?
Could do with a new set for us :thumb:

We were in a branch of Yorkshire Trading this morning. They have 4-pole windbreaks for £7.99 - i.e. £2 per pole and you get a free, lightweight, Moroccan Mat thrown in

 

[spitfire]

I thought I had answered it last night

On the Windblocker web site Link Removed it says "They are made from a very light polyester voile......................"

The material we obtained from the eBay supplier is polyester voile which is very similar. Is it special? Depends what you mean by special

Ooops sorry obviously did not read slowly enough and missed it !! Too much rose

 

[JaG]

Wind block fabric

hI i have set of wind blockers on my van and was so impressed that i decided ti make my own set for use on patio the material is heavy polyester voile available on Ebay I got mine here very pleased
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=230795796099

Is the material foldable into really small like the windblockers, do they keep out the draft and are that waterproof at all? Thanks

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