Webicons Report post Posted February 19, 2018 Hello All - could someone direct me to a Bontex distributor in the US (preferably in the Northeast) that carries a large assortment of sizes and thicknesses. I am looking for 4-5mm thick Bontex for briefcases panels and bottoms. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeannieH Report post Posted March 12, 2018 I have a guy! Contact Simon 9734544375. I buy Bontex from him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webicons Report post Posted March 12, 2018 11 minutes ago, JeannieH said: I have a guy! Contact Simon 9734544375. I buy Bontex from him. Thanks Jeannie - I had found Simon’s number on an older post and purchased a few boards from him. He was quick but I just wished he took some form of e-payment. I really love this stuff. It sews up like thick veg tan and adds a nice stiffness. I purchased one piece each of 1/1.5/2 mm boards. Pretty reasonable too. What have you used it for? The bottoms of your bags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeannieH Report post Posted March 12, 2018 Oh ok. Yes the prices are reasonable. It’s the shipping that sucks lol. I use it for the bag bottom..the thinner cuts I use for stays...like if I wanted to make a zipper window with just using the fabric..I make the window with the paper and thin fold the fabric over it for clean folds. I also use it for adding weight to a strap. I did that with the barenia. But someone told me I should use another piece of leather or canvas for thickening the strap. I haven’t learned how to make structured bags yet. I really want to. Once I figure it out I will use the Bontex as a bag stiffener. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webicons Report post Posted March 12, 2018 @JeannieH you might find this book of interest for inspiration/insight: https://fashionary.org/products/bag-design (Expensive but you may be available at a library if you’re lucky?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
