Ventile cotton L34 group buy

**nickg** · 11-03-2010, 21:10

Folks

Would anybody want to come in on a ventile bulk buy with me.

I have an offer for some first quality Ventile cloth direct from the mill.
This is L34 the lightest weight cotton 165-180 gsm and is undyed natural which is a tan/sand colour. It is the end of a special order and is not usually offered for sale in this colour
I am offered a 16m bolt of 1.5m wide which normally retails at £19.50 p/m plus vat for £13.00 pls vat and carriage. As its the end of the roll they dont want to cut it and will only sell the full bolt.
The weight would be ideal for a bush shirt or lightweight trousers - I want to make it up double thickness into a snow parka but it has many other applications. Its virtually the same water resistance as the standard weight L24 (Hydrostatic head 750mm water as opposed to 900mm).
I cant afford the full bolt and only want 6m or so for my project so does anybody want to come in and take some of the remaining 10m at cost.
I am prepared to put the full cost up and will sell on any length you want at cost plus whatever it costs me to post it out but I need to know enough people are interested.
Its driving me nuts as I know I could use the lot but SWMBO wont wear me spending £200 plus on material.

Sing out if youre interested

Cheers
Nick

http://www.ventile.co.uk/specification.html

**Chris the Cat** · 12-03-2010, 08:15

Nick,if I had the skills to make a double layered,long parka,I would be in with ya!
But alas..noone I know has such skills!
Hope you are well.
Chris.

**John Fenna** · 12-03-2010, 08:37

I got the skills - just not the money

A real bargain too!

**Chris the Cat** · 12-03-2010, 08:40

Originally Posted by John Fenna

I got the skills - just not the money

A real bargain too!

..some kind of 'quid pro quo' John!?
Chris.

**John Fenna** · 12-03-2010, 08:44

I would love to - but I could not justify the time and new kit to my good lady at the mo!
Working like a dog to try and get some cash - and I already own 6 Ventile jackets.....
though I realy want a ventile shirt....
Wifey says NO!
sorry

**Chris the Cat** · 12-03-2010, 08:46

Lol! ..I understand John,take it easy mate.
My best.
Chris.

**nickg** · 12-03-2010, 09:04

Thanks guys - ill leave the offer up for a few days anyway - someone may come through

**nickg** · 12-03-2010, 10:06

Just in case the offer isnt clear

Its 1520mm wide by 16m long - I want 6m so theres 10 m up for grabs but I'm happy to sell on any length from within that 10m.

I can accept a few metres more for myself but I dont want (read cant afford) to keep the lot so as long as I can move the bulk of the 10m on I'll be happy.

Cheers

Nick

**nigelp** · 12-03-2010, 13:53

I'll take 2 or 3 metres. Just need anough to make a light weight smock. Will find a pattern and get the actual amount needed but likely need over two metres.

Nigel

**nickg** · 12-03-2010, 14:51

Ok guys

No panic - ill be out of touch in the wilds of S wales for the weekend but ill catch up on monday

Cheers
Nick

**Nonsuch** · 12-03-2010, 16:04

I don't think you have to buy the full bolt if you don't need it. I bought Ventile direct from Talbot on two separate occasons to get jackets made up - I got seconds for about £10/metre and the material was absolutely perfect. They were willing to sell me small amounts of any grade and colour.

NS

**featherstick** · 19-03-2010, 13:55

Nick

Let me talk to SWMBO and we may be able to come in. I've long wanted to make a smock.

FS

**Chris the Cat** · 19-03-2010, 15:16

Nick,just make TWO snow parkas and I can buy one off ya!
( I don't have the skills mate! )
My best.
Chris.

**nickg** · 22-03-2010, 12:33

Originally Posted by Chris the Cat

Nick,just make TWO snow parkas and I can buy one off ya!
( I don't have the skills mate! )
My best.
Chris.

Chris if youre serious you may just have the answer, cost you material and a bit of swearing money - practice with mine and do yours fer real

Cheers

Nick

**Chris the Cat** · 22-03-2010, 16:58

Nick,giz a shout when yer can mate!
My best.
Chris.

**nickg** · 23-03-2010, 21:21

Folks i have 4 metres or so left - i shall close the offer at the weekend so if youre interested shout

Leonidas give me a shout if you still want some

cheers
Nick

**Chris the Cat** · 23-03-2010, 21:28

Pm'd yer fella!
C da C.

**nigelp** · 24-03-2010, 07:50

Hi

Going to have to withdraw my purchase of 2 metres. Had some unexpected expenses to pay this month. Sorry!

Nigel

**Agile** · 24-03-2010, 13:15

Nick - Give me a shout as I'm off to India on the 11th of April and would be interested in making a smock too.

If we could discuss pattern/design, then I can get it made up over there for next to nothing - although I'll probably insist on getting the thread before I leave too.

Is there enough left over for the smock?

Cheers,

Ag

**al21** · 24-03-2010, 16:26

I need to check with SWMBO, but I could be in for a smocks worth if there's enough left.

I fancy something along the lines of Waylands wind shirt, but have yet to here back from him about a pattern being available and how much material it would take.

Cheers

Al

**nickg** · 25-03-2010, 14:48

OK Guys

Chris and Agile are firm and a possible from al21 so im going to go ahead and buy the bolt
between self & chris i will need about 10-11m agile will need 4-5m so that will take the lot - ill fine tune individual reqts later - are we agreed all? post bak if certain

Cheers
Nick

**al21** · 25-03-2010, 16:59

Originally Posted by nickg

OK Guys

Chris and Agile are firm and a possible from al21 so im going to go ahead and buy the bolt
between self & chris i will need about 10-11m agile will need 4-5m so that will take the lot - ill fine tune individual reqts later - are we agreed all? post bak if certain

Cheers
Nick

Fair enough Nick. I'll have to look elsewhere then, unless you end up with more left over than expected.

Have fun fellas.

Al

**nickg** · 26-03-2010, 15:58

Chaps

sorry about this - Agile has dropped out so if you guys want to come in let me know haow much you will take and ill see if the numbers still add up - if they do ill go ahead and order it

Cheers
Nick

**nickg** · 07-04-2010, 23:16

the manufacturer has dropped the offer to 10m - god knows why - but the price is now £15.00 plus carrage - ive put the order in (before it changes again) so thats 2m for al21 and 2m for leafman - assuming youre still in - and 6 for me.
Again apologies to CtC sorry i couldnt make it work out mate.
let me know if youre still in for it guys

cheers
Nick

**Chris the Cat** · 25-03-2010, 15:09

As agreed mate!
Really excited about the project!
My best.
Chris.

**leaf man** · 25-03-2010, 19:05

how much for 2 metres nick? am very interested and have the tools and skills, just short on cash flow coz of new baby

**nickg** · 25-03-2010, 22:20

leaf man & al21 nil desperandum - ill see how well i can arrange the cutting pattern - if theres some left ill shout you

Cheers
Nick

**leaf man** · 26-03-2010, 09:06

Cheers nick

**leaf man** · 08-04-2010, 21:40

yes im in nick, so thats 30quid for 2m, plus postage? will have to post you out the dough, dont have paypal, is that ok?
mike

**nickg** · 08-04-2010, 22:26

no probs wait till the stuff is here and i know how much the carriage will amount to and Ill be in touch. Im waiting to hear back from them

cheers
Nick

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