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   Cherrypops | Jul 15, 2008 11:01am | #1

   I haven't purchased from them before, read the FAQs.. for shipping costs etc.

   http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/

   hope this works - it is the Tencel; http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_items.aspx?TypID=13&Viewby=Types&Page=1

   Ship to the following: - Are you amongst this list?

   Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and British Virgin Islands.

    

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   katina | Jul 15, 2008 04:40pm | #2

   Thanks Cherrypops

   You've come up trumps, as always. I'll get on to them this evening.

   Katina

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   Cherrypops | Jul 15, 2008 04:47pm | #3

   your message just came thru to me - it is midnight  , please let me know how you get on with the fabric and purchase , costs etc

   :)

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   katina | Jul 15, 2008 05:02pm | #4

   Thanks CP - go to bed. You've worked hard!

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   katina | Jul 16, 2008 08:29am | #5

   Cherrypops - this an excellent site. Many, many thanks. I'll be ordering later today.

   Katina

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   GailAnn | Jul 18, 2008 03:06pm | #13

   I have ordered from Fashion Fabrics Club, and been quite satisfied with the fabric and the cost.  Maybe I'm just too eager, but it does seem to take a bit too long for my purchases to arrive at my house.   Gail

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   Cherrypops | Jul 18, 2008 03:12pm | #14

   thanks for that.

   i think you are closer to them than I, so maybe it would take even longer to reach australia.

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   GailAnn | Jul 18, 2008 03:18pm | #15

   I'm just on the other side of the state of Missouri.  They are in St. Louis, I am just North of Kansas City.  Gail

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   Cherrypops | Jul 18, 2008 03:29pm | #16

   thanks, i'll visit you via 'google earth'. travelling the world on the computer..it's a great programme to install.

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   JunkQueen | Jul 18, 2008 05:35pm | #18

   I love Google Earth. It even gives you the GPS coordinates, so if you then drive to that location and have a navigation system in your car, viola!

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   DONNAKAYE | Jul 18, 2008 05:50am | #6

   Speaking of which, can anyone point me to the best quality Tencel at the lowest possible price?  It is available locally -- for $23.99 a yard.  Don't mind spending the money -- I love the fabric -- but have to be at least somewhat sane....donna kaye

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   katina | Jul 18, 2008 06:49am | #7

   Hi Donna

   Sorry, I'm not in US at present, but I'm sure others will have suggestions. The site Cherrypops sent me is good (further up in this thread)

   Katina

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   JunkQueen | Jul 18, 2008 07:36am | #8

   I am embarrassed that I am so ignorant about this fabric. Reading about it, it appears to be a Lycra-type fabric that wicks moisture away from the body. Is that correct? Fabric from which a lot of athletic clothing is made?

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   Josefly | Jul 18, 2008 10:15am | #9

   Tencel, generic name lyocell, is a type of rayon, so yes, it's comfortable like other natural fibers. Not stretchy like lycra. Its used mostly for casual clothes, but I wouldn't say for athletic garments. It has a very nice hand, comes in different weights, woven and knits. It feels luxurious, almost like silk, but has a more casual look. You can google the brand name for more info.

   Edited 7/18/2008 3:17 am ET by Josefly

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   JunkQueen | Jul 18, 2008 10:27am | #10

   Thank you so much. I obviously had my blinders on as I read about the product earlier. I think I'll inquire about samples. I appreciate your help.

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   stitchagain | Jul 20, 2008 11:21pm | #20

   I've heard that Tencel is created in a more environmentally friendly process than most rayon (than rayon).

   Don't absolutely know ifthis is true or not though.

    

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   jjgg | Jul 21, 2008 12:23am | #21

   Yes, this is true. Tencel processing recycles and captures all the chemicals in the use. Rayon doesn't. Tencel is manufactured in the U.S. Rayon is not, because of this fact.
   Rayon and Tencel are essentially the same, but the process for Tencel has been somewhat improved. They are made from wood pulp. Scrap wood is dissolved in a chemical solution and then spun out into a fiber, so it's a 'man made', 'natural' fiber. How's that for an oxymoron.

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   Josefly | Jul 18, 2008 10:29am | #11

   Mary Jo's Fabrics in Gastonia, NC carries Tencel and when I was there it sold for much less than $23. I bought some, and later ordered some more from them over the phone - they will go out on the floor (it's a huge store) and describe to you what they have and the prices, etc. I'm pretty sure they'll send you a sample, too, but if you know what kind of weight, weave, color you need, it's better. But there's no internet ordering, just phone.

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   DONNAKAYE | Jul 18, 2008 03:02pm | #12

   Many thanks.  Will call them....d.

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   zuwena | Jul 18, 2008 05:10pm | #17

   I've never ordered from FFC but I've noticed that they do have "tencel" fabric in prices ranging from $4-6.  That is so different from your quoted price that there may be a quality difference.  Maybe you can get samples.  See the following:

   http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_items.aspx?TypID=13&Viewby=Types&Page=1

   Z  (hope I've done that link thing correctly)

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   DONNAKAYE | Jul 18, 2008 07:08pm | #19

   Looks awesome!  Many, many thanks!