having a hard time finding alcantara

ska///235i · 04-30-2010, 10:10 PM

i tried gulf fabrics but i dont think they'll sell small yardages
I only need around a yard of alcantara, anyone know where I can get alcantara, or ultra/micro suede that DOES NOT have any backings?

Noxious_ · 09-21-2010, 09:29 PM

Bump. Id like to know as well. Im looking to redo the headliner with alcantara. I've searched and found a supplier in FL (GulfFab) but haven't gotten an email back.

Why do people choose suede instead of alcantara? Is it because the headliner gets way less wear than say a steering wheel? Ive got the non-electronic performance steering wheel and Id like to redo the headliner to match the wheel.

ska///235i · 09-21-2010, 09:30 PM

I got a quote from Gulf a while back...it was like $100+ per yard

I was going to alcantara my center trim...but I gave up

Noxious_ · 09-21-2010, 09:38 PM

Im guessing that is expensive. I might just go with suede since its similar material and I wont have to worry about keeping it clean and dry since its the headliner

Dirnegrey · 09-22-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Noxious_

Im guessing that is expensive. I might just go with suede since its similar material and I wont have to worry about keeping it clean and dry since its the headliner

if you use suede, the color will fade as the time goes.. especially if you use it in the headliner, because it's exposed to heat.

ska///235i · 09-22-2010, 07:10 AM

Fading depends on who made the suede, some last years while others will fade within months.....kind of like fabric dyes

jmh · 09-22-2010, 07:40 AM

You may want to contact Vaji from A1 Upholstery in Watertown (Boston/MA)
He did the headliners and trunks in my X5 and 335s
I am sure he can get you material as well
He can be contacted at 781-891-6611
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i tried gulf fabrics but i dont think they'll sell small yardages
I only need around a yard of alcantara, anyone know where I can get alcantara, or ultra/micro suede that DOES NOT have any backings?

Noxious_ · 09-22-2010, 08:09 AM

Thanks, your setup looks great. Ill give him a call.

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ska///235i ***** noob 1380 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	having a hard time finding alcantara i tried gulf fabrics but i dont think they'll sell small yardages I only need around a yard of alcantara, anyone know where I can get alcantara, or ultra/micro suede that DOES NOT have any backings? __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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Noxious_ Banned 28 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	Bump. Id like to know as well. Im looking to redo the headliner with alcantara. I've searched and found a supplier in FL (GulfFab) but haven't gotten an email back. Why do people choose suede instead of alcantara? Is it because the headliner gets way less wear than say a steering wheel? Ive got the non-electronic performance steering wheel and Id like to redo the headliner to match the wheel.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1380 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I got a quote from Gulf a while back...it was like $100+ per yard I was going to alcantara my center trim...but I gave up __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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Noxious_ Banned 28 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	Im guessing that is expensive. I might just go with suede since its similar material and I wont have to worry about keeping it clean and dry since its the headliner
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Noxious_ Banned 28 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	Thanks, your setup looks great. Ill give him a call.
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