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Posted on: 2/16/11 8:50 PM ET
I want to make an eco-friendly tote bag from the same fabric store-bought eco-friendly bags are made from. I found the fabric at JoAnn’s but not in the color I want. JoAnn’s calls the fabric “utility” fabric. Doing a google search under utility fabric, the type of fabric that comes up is Pul, which is not what the bags are made of.

Additionally, I have Googled non-woven fabric, eco-friendly fabric, “green” fabric, and mesh fabric all to no avail.

What is the name of that type of fabric and where I can purchase it other than JoAnn’s?

Thanks for your help.
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Posted on: 2/16/11 9:12 PM ET
This is killing me! It's on the tip of my tongue! Gah! I know it is 100% polyester, non-woven. Try a search for that. :)
  
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Posted on: 2/16/11 9:24 PM ET
I've seen them made from many things...rip stop nylon, canvas, duck. You've stumped me w/ the non-woven part, so I must not be invisioning what you are thinking of. Really, the PUL wouldn't be a bad idea. Washable and would help prevent leaks in your car.
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Posted on: 2/16/11 10:03 PM ET
I don't know what it is called, but to me it seems like really heavy interfacing.
  
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Posted on: 2/16/11 10:51 PM ET
I think it is polypropylene.
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Posted on: 2/16/11 11:32 PM ET
My two bits...

I find that lightweight nylon makes a better bag, than the non-woven stuff. I have both and the nylon ones are much stronger.

I have had a non-woven bag give way (the handle ripped out) between the car and the house.
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Posted on: 2/17/11 11:32 AM ET
I'm with Michelle. The non-woven ones are fine for 99 cents... but if I was actually making one, I'd use something lots sturdier. (The ones made from Amy Butler laminates are pretty cute, but maybe more than you're budgeting for!)
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Posted on: 2/17/11 11:40 AM ET
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I'm with Michelle. The non-woven ones are fine for 99 cents... but if I was actually making one, I'd use something lots sturdier. (The ones made from Amy Butler laminates are pretty cute, but maybe more than you're budgeting for!)

I agree. You can usually find some really cheap home dec fabrics in the clearance aisle. I've gotten really nice, sturdy upholstery fabrics for $2/yd. Just check the fiber content to make sure you can launder them if necessary and do pretreat your fabric.
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Posted on: 2/17/11 12:29 PM ET
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Yes, that is what I meant to say instead of polyester! I'm such a dork sometimes.
  
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