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Alpha Direct source?

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Feb 4, 2022 at 1:30 pm #3738993

Patrick W
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@mando12

Hi! I’m ready to try my hand at an alpha direct hoodie, but can only find one source for the fabric—Discovery. Nothing against them, but it’s pricey. Wondering if anyone knows of another source?

Feb 5, 2022 at 6:07 pm #3739146

Eric Blanche
BPL Member

@eblanche
Locale: Northeast US

Millyardage.com sometimes has alpha. I think they currently have alpha 60 (2nds) in a chocolate color.

Jul 22, 2024 at 9:09 am #3815250

Kevin M
BPL Member

@kevinjmunson

You can get the 4004 and 4008 from Dutchware Gear:

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/alpha-direct-4004/

Jul 22, 2024 at 10:08 am #3815252

George H
BPL Member

@unworhty

Ebay is the cheapest. But I’ve gotten different weight than advertised and obv seconds when not mentioned

Discovery has never disappointed. I have shopped there for several years

Dutch is sold out, limited colors and not much cheaper.

Jul 22, 2024 at 1:15 pm #3815255

JCH
BPL Member

@pastyj-2-2

Ripstop by the roll

Etsy

Jul 23, 2024 at 10:53 am #3815295

Joe Hollowed
BPL Member

@jhollowed

A user named fabricdirect1 on Etsy carries yardage of Alpha at pretty competitive pricing. I just got a couple yards of Alpha 60 gsm from them. Good seller.

Sep 15, 2024 at 7:41 pm #3818206

Diane “Piper” Soini
BPL Member

@sbhikes
Locale: Santa Barbara

I got some from Etsy, probably that same seller. It’s great stuff. Seems softer than the Senchi I bought.
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