packertom 0 #1 March 24, 2008 I'm looking at adding tiger striped grippers to an RW suit.. anyone done this? I'm trying to decide what fabric to use.. anyone have any suggestions as too a "fuzzy" tiger stripe fabric that would wear well? any suggestions would be helpful.. and no.. it isn't for my jumpsuit to forestall all of the jokes... Tomtom@velocitysportswear.com www.velocitysportswear.com What's YOUR Zombie Plan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 March 25, 2008 Do you mean like "Tony the Tiger" tiger stripe or military camoflague tiger stripe? If it is the "Tony the Tiger" kind, several years ago when involved in Little League mom built a tiger costume and glued layers of cordura under the Tiger Stripe pattern to make it wear better. Those re-enforced parts out lasted the whole suit.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packertom 0 #3 March 25, 2008 tony the tiger... I think we're on the same sheet of music.. we're going to reinforce with a cordura core... just worried about the wear and tear on the grippers so far as losing fur etc..tom@velocitysportswear.com www.velocitysportswear.com What's YOUR Zombie Plan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #4 March 25, 2008 Mom used a material that was not "Fuzzy" like fur but thick and soft like "felt weave"(?). Then using some kind of fabric glue it was glued together with "text book press'" for the weight. I think she got all the components at Hancocks(?). You may even find a tiger cordura and use it as the re-enforcement under a fluffier material. Just don't slide into second base and not have shorts on under the suit. An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #5 March 25, 2008 meow purrrrrrr... don't move those grippers into naughty places, Tom. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwrnglr 0 #6 March 26, 2008 I have an RW suit with Tiger stripes. The grippers are not Cordura, they seem to be the same material as my other RW suit. Problem is, I bought both used so I don't know, for sure, what the fabric is. The suit is made by Tony Suits, and the grippers are wearing very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #7 March 28, 2008 Quote I have an RW suit with Tiger stripes. The grippers are not Cordura, they seem to be the same material as my other RW suit. Problem is, I bought both used so I don't know, for sure, what the fabric is. The suit is made by Tony Suits, and the grippers are wearing very well. Do you have pictures??? I wants to see 'em! ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #8 March 28, 2008 The grippers on my supplex tony suit are...... supplex. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwrnglr 0 #9 March 28, 2008 I do have pics on my myspace. I sent you a friend request :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #10 March 31, 2008 Quote Mom used a material that was not "Fuzzy" like fur but thick and soft like "felt weave"(?). Then using some kind of fabric glue it was glued together with "text book press'" for the weight. I think she got all the components at Hancocks(?). You may even find a tiger cordura and use it as the re-enforcement under a fluffier material. Just don't slide into second base and not have shorts on under the suit. Stitch witch?Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #11 March 31, 2008 I would never call my mom a witch! That may be the name of the glue or maybe liquid stitch? It was few years back. An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #12 April 9, 2008 My suit is BAD A$$!!! Thanks TOM~ ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
