Help me find a Fabric?

[propsculptor]

I'm looking to match this Fabric (For the main Robe on the Cryptkeeper), I believe that it's a Cotton blend but I'm not sure...I do know that it is not Burlap or Canvas but the Weave is the size of Burlap, just softer...

I have looked all over town local to where I live... but have not come close to a match, I know many RPF'ers have great talent when it comes to finding things rare and old, so I'm hoping someone can help me find a match...

I need enough fabric to match the Robe the Cryptkeeper is wearing since I'm doing a complete Display. Any help will be appreciated!!!

 

[Rikarus]

It looks like a worn twill or heavy linen.

 

[Vermithrax 4]

I've seen this type of stuff numerous times at JoAnn Fabrics, I used some of it to make a Renaissance-type hood once. It's nice and soft and unravels easily. I still have some of it if you'd want me to send you a sample. Here's a shot of the hood.

 

[inventorj]

Ya probably heavy linen

 

[propsculptor]

I have JoAnn Fabrics near me but they didn't have a match, what is the name of the fabric you used?

I've seen this type of stuff numerous times at JoAnn Fabrics, I used some of it to make a Renaissance-type hood once. It's nice and soft and unravels easily. I still have some of it if you'd want me to send you a sample. Here's a shot of the hood.

 

[ObiWannabe]

It frays like a linen but it doesn't have the drape of one like I'm familiar with. I'd go more a denim or twill. Chances are good it was some kind of one-off unique fabric you'll never find again either way. It definitely frays like a natural fiber, or a natural blend.

 

[clayslinger]

Looks to me like it's a fabric called "Monks Cloth" .

Hope this helps!

Monks Cloth - 4 x 4, Swedish Weaving, From $8.59 Per Yard

 

[Darth Mule]

Don't think it's monk's cloth. Looks to be a Linen to me as well. Possibly a linen blend to account for the anomalies.

 

[pwrofbauer]

I would say a lighter weight denim dyed to match would fray like you need it and be able to withstand weathering without falling apart completely.

 

[tk1055]

I have one of the life size animatronics from Spencers, I will try and get a few shots of the robe for you. I believe it may be a loose weave cotton, kind of like an afgan blanket. It is very similar to burlap but much softer.

something like this in brown should work (just the edge weave part)
http://www.theoneeyedturtle.com/imgs/251011PJT.gif