Robin Costume Tunic Fabric?

[rickrickrick]

Hi, all.

I tried the search function for this information without results.

So, Robin's cape is satin, the R insignia is felt, the briefs are springweave, the shirt sleeves are the sleeves from a t-shirt worn underneath the tunic, the gloves are pecary leather - what is the fabric of the tunic??

In close up photos, it looks like a cotton twill to me. I don't think it looks like wool. But a cotton twill would likely show some signs of distressing, like wrinkling, and possibly fading - photos of the original Hardeman look incredibly pristine, smooth with very even color.

Any insight anyone has to offer is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

RRR

[Chuck Williams]

Hey Rick,

Wool Gabardine....

[Chuck Williams]

Hey Rick,

If you find a source for cotton dyeable springweave in NY, Give a shout!!!!

This goes out to everyone!!!!!

I can only find acrylic and polyester springweave now.
My old cotton springweave vendor dried up and I haven't found it anywhwere else.

You want 10" tubular cotton/elastic springweave.
The original trunks had no seams up the sides or back.

Keep me posted!!!
Chuck...

[rickrickrick]

Thanks, Chuck.

I have, alas, looked for cotton springweave all over the fabric district without success. You never know - sometimes you just fall into some out-of-the-way place that has it tucked away in a corner. That's how scored original Kermit the Frog fleece!

I didn't even know there was such a thing as TUBE springweave!

Cheers!

RRR

[Chuck Williams]

Happy to help Rick!

Yep, it's liable to be on any dark shelf when you least expect it!!

A smallish 10" tubular or also called circular knit.

[hobbybuilder01]

Same as the old tube tops ?

[Chuck Williams]

Same concept but a different knit style/pattern from the knit tube tops I remember from back in the day.

But that does't mean it wasn't used by someone for a tube top.

[Riddlersgurl]

As in 10" WIDE??

How in the heck do you fit it over your hips??

Especially if you've got goddess hips, which I do.

10" wide tubular fabric is going to be a smidge uncomfortable for me.

[Chuck Williams]

The fabric is VERY stretchy.
It is a 10" wide tube, not a 10" wide flat piece of fabric.

It does have quite a grip though!!!
I now know why Burt Ward called them "Python Pants".
The squeeze is very unique!!!

[Huntman]

rickrickrick could you please pm me please i have a question for you.

[rickrickrick]

Something like this?

http://www.britexfabrics.com/midweight- ... twill.html

RRR

[Chuck Williams]

Hey Rick,

The grain of the twill is too pronounced.

The Gabardine grain is more subtle. The original has a very low key grain.

The red is lighter than that example too.

I'll post some photos later.... Gotta run!

Chuck...

[rickrickrick]

Oops! That was entirely my fault. Wrong link posted in my haste. THIS is what I meant to post:

http://www.bblackandsons.com/red-gabard ... -1476.html

RRR

[Chuck Williams]

Hey Rick,

That looks better. I'm not familiar with the Pantone code they are refering to. Texile guide I suppose.

Back in the day the samples I got from B.Black were a bit too dark.

It is quite light and certainly not the tomato red I thought it was going to be!
A light warm red.

The shot of Lynnne and her friend Peggy taking the hand sewing of the vests outside.They are sitting in shade on a sunny day.
This gives a good idea of the color....

[rickrickrick]

It looks like a slightly "pinky" red. Not deep at all. But not orangey, either, or dull like a maroon. Saturated, but not deep.

Many thanks for the helpful guidance, as always!

RRR