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#93783 - 04/06/08 06:50 PM See-through sunshade fabric
cilla Offline
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Registered: 02/07/03
Posts: 11
Ok it isn't exactly backpacking, but I am tricking out my SUV stroller to add more sunshade but I don't know what kind of fabric is used as a sunshade. I have already tricked it out and added black ripstop nylon sunshade but the baby can't see out. This is good for now, but as he gets bigger, he may complain unless I get add a see-thru sunshade.

Does anyone know what fabric is used as a sunshade on those kid carrier backpacks (say that Kelty makes) and where to get it? (I added the ripstop nylon sunshade with Velcro, sewn and glued to the stroller, and figure I can do the same with a see-through fabric.)
thanks

-cilla (new adoptive mom to a 9 month old boy from Vietnam)

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#93784 - 04/06/08 08:55 PM Re: See-through sunshade fabric [Re: cilla]
billk Offline
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Registered: 08/20/03
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Loc: Portland, Oregon
Phifertex mesh ought to work...it's used in many sunshade applications. You can get it at OWF (go through the portal on this site), or at The Rain Shed or Seattle Fabrics.

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#93785 - 04/08/08 05:44 PM Re: See-through sunshade fabric [Re: billk]
cilla Offline
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Thank you, I found it at OWF.
-cilla

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#205464 - 04/07/21 06:35 AM Re: See-through sunshade fabric [Re: cilla]
robertsmith Offline
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good question

Used the cotton fabric because The cotton cloth comfortably absorbs the heat.

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#205465 - 04/07/21 01:08 PM Re: See-through sunshade fabric [Re: robertsmith]
Arizona Offline
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Originally Posted By robertsmith
good question

Used the cotton fabric because The cotton cloth comfortably absorbs the heat.


Necro thread extroidinaire

I’m sure after the 13 years Cilia posted her question she has been eagerly waiting for this reply. Lol

The kid is grown up now and running around with other teenagers

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