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Looking for fabric source for MTB pants

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flag tinatuna
Posted: Jan 25, 2026 at 19:17 Quote
I’m working on a prototype pant using the same class of fabric found in high-quality MTB pants (Specialized Demo Pro). The main fabric is a high-density nylon/elastane stretch woven with a slick/dry face and minimal bulk — not a brushed softshell.

I’m trying to track down either:
1. The fabric family / mill category this fabric belongs to (e.g., high-density nylon stretch, specific weave type), OR
2. A supplier / fabric program that carries something very close, OR
3. A factory / brand contact that sources this class of fabric (especially Taiwan/Korea).

If you’ve worked with multiple MTB pant fabrics, have sourcing experience, or know which mills/factories produce race-grade woven stretch fabrics, I’d appreciate pointers.

Thanks
flag muddytreker
Posted: Feb 9, 2026 at 8:27 Quote
Have you tried fabric suppliers that cater to the outdoor industry ? I make bags, packs and bike packing
gear and the like and often stumble across specialist fabrics from suppliers who are happy to send samples,
a phone call to them can sometimes lead to a contact supplier or info to what your trying to get hold off.

Here in the UK I use a couple of suppliers for hardware and fabrics, not that this is what you want but more an avenue
of thought.

https://www.profabrics.co.uk/collections/lifestyle-fabric-specialist-fabrics

https://www.contactleft.co.uk/diy-tactical-buckles-fabrics/specialist-fabrics.html?product_list_limit=50

https://www.contactleft.co.uk/diy-tactical-buckles-fabrics/nylon/multicam-classic-flextm-4-way-stretch-stretch-nylon.html

Ebay can throw up suprises from time to time, search fabrics, nylon material etc some sellers get a random roll
of something exotic.

 


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