Antron Fleece Anouncement!

[Andrew]

Try the Puppet Building Wiki's article on Antron Fleece - http://www.puppetbuilding.com/wiki/index.php?title=Antron_fleece

[Izy]

hay guys,

i undestand antron fleece is no more  :'(  but there is something new out there, is it any good?
i never used antron fleece  or the new stuff and im planning on  trying it out  but am at a loose end on how to use it;
is it like a covering for puppets ? how do you hide seams ect.

thanls
izy x 

[StiqPuppet Productions]

It is the same makeup of Antron Fleece except another company is supplying it.

Go to Project Puppet they have Free Info on how to use Antron Fleece and how to sew it the right way.

Here is the link:

http://www.projectpuppet.com/blog/2006/05/working-with-antron-fleece.html

This should answer all your questions!

Daryl H

[wyohming]

Kathy says she still has Antron fleece in stock... did it never run out one wonders?.....

Wy

[Phillip]

Read this thread for more information.

http://puppetsandstuff.com/community/index.php/topic,530.0.html

[wyohming]

ah... so its still called Antron fleece but its now the new version which isn't quite so good?

It all becomes clear

thanks P

Wy

[jeezbo]

But im still left wondering if this new stuff is any good, does anyone have a sample yet , does it hide seams as well as our old antron ?? well i guess if it doesnt hold a candle to the older stuff, then us puppet makers are going to have to get creative with the fabrics we use lol!!!!!
im going to have to get on the blower to our friend kathy i think.
Jeezbo.

[Billy D. Fuller]

The only difference that I'm aware of is that it is not as thick as the other and there was a slight change in the overall finish of the fabric. I have sold it to many of my customers and they have had np with it. It does hide seams well provided you use the proper stitching. I think you will be satisfied with it.

Billy d.

[StiqPuppet Productions]

I also found that it doesn't get as fuzzy as the old stuff upon handling....I like this new feature....since at times you had to shave the old stuff after handling it a bit due to the fuzzies building up.  I have not really noticed a big difference in the old to new except mine and Billy's observations......so go get it and start making some puppets.....lol.

Daryl H

[Jon]

I got my first piece of the new antron a few weeks ago and I have to say that it is much better than any other fabric I've ever worked with.  I never worked with the original antron so I can't compare it with that.  Comparing it with anti-pill fleece the nap of antron is deeper and the luster has more shine and it seems to be heavier.  I have to believe that it will hide seams better than anti-pill fleece and since it's heavier it will wear longer.

I going to get some reticulated foam and make a great puppet.

[Shawn Sorrell]

im going to have to get on the blower to our friend kathy i think.

I've never heard that term before.  I assume by content that it means the telephone. Is that correct?

[Billy D. Fuller]

Kathy I believe works in another department now. For fleece inquires at Georgia Stage ask for "Brandi".

Billy d.

Matt also has fleece and is running a special.

[Chris Arveson]

I've never heard that term before.  I assume by content that it means the telephone. Is that correct?

You bet, Shawn. The blower is an old 1930s gangster movie reference to the Ameche (also a slang reference dating to when Don Ameche played A. G. Bell in 1939).

[jeezbo]

oh yeah, sorry, chris is right, when i said blower i was actually meaning the telephone!! sorry its just the way i talk!! im going to contact georgia stage and purchase some of the new antron, i guess ill take you guys advise, but then again i really need to make my own mind up about it, to sell my puppets to customers, i really need to be totally confident in the materials i am using, i make every puppet as if i was making it for myself, and i am quite hard top please!!! lol!!!
Jeezbo.

[Billy D. Fuller]

As I mentioned Matt a member here at P&S also sells Antron and has a special going on right now. He does ship international. It is good to have several options in case one or the other is out of stock.
https://www.puppet-mart.com/

Billy d.