spandex or alternative

[legacy]

I read in a trade Mag (can't remember which) that there was a cloth that had been used that acts like Spandx but is a lot cheaper. Any one here know what its called or where I can find it? thanks Lee

[sound_nerd]

Sorry....I'm not sure. I want to mention though, that there's no need to post the same thing in multiple forums here. :-)
Most people read everything that's newly posted, and cross posting like that just makes things messy when it comes to having all responses on one topic in one place.

-B

[Van]

Originally Posted by legacy

I read in a trade Mag (can't remember which) that there was a cloth that had been used that acts like Spandx but is a lot cheaper. Any one here know what its called or where I can find it? thanks Lee

It's Tricot < tree - co > Swimsuit liner, soft sliky smoothacts like a scrim is very stretchy and I use it all the time on-stage. You can get it from almost any sewing supply store, comes in White, Biege, black and nude. several different deniers < weight > Lighter the weight the more transparent it looks when used as scrim.
It also drapes beautifully and makes a gorgeous backdrop for vocal and presentational work.

[TechiGoz]

Thanks Van, it was on the tip of my tongue but I couldn't remember what it was called.

I have used it for a variety of things, as Van stated, in backdrops for vocals, instrumental items, confrences, even a cyc at one stage. It is versatile and cheap. I usually use one of the heavier white tricot's, but have used the lighter ones for scrims on many occassions.

[legacy]

thanks guys and sorry for the cross emails

[DarSax]

Actually, thank you guys from me as well, I think I might have a use for tricot myself....

[gafftaper]

Check out Pink Inc's website and let you imagination consider the posibilities...
http://www.pinkincdesign.com/ They are pricey but they do rent out their products. I'm not sure exactly what fabrics they use, but you can do similar things with tricot.


Also you will be amazed at what you can do on the cheap with just plain $2 a yard cheese cloth. It doesn't have the cool streetchy effects, but it looks good on a High School budget.

[DarSax]

Ooh, that was the other thing that was mentioned here. Where do you get "cheese cloth?" Just in a fabric store?

[gafftaper]

I get my cheese by the yard at my local theater supply store, it's also at the local fabric super store. I'm sure the big fabric and drape houses sell it and you can probably special order it at your local fabric store.

[Van]

Originally Posted by DarSax

Ooh, that was the other thing that was mentioned here. Where do you get "cheese cloth?" Just in a fabric store?

Most paint stores carry cheese cloth as well usually in bulk by the foot. I've found the cheese cloth sold in bulk by our local paint supplier, Miller Paint, is an excellent cloth for reinforcing foam, dutchman-ing and the like. It's also incredible cheap. Rose Brand sells a variety of "scenic Gauzes" Scenic guaze, and cheese cloth have completely different properties than that of tricot though.