Bamboo Fleece co-op!

Okies if anyone is interested speak up now :D

If we can get an order of 30+ metres between us all then it will be $14 per metre. If we can't get that much then it will be $15.50.


This is from Snaps Australia and the stuff we got last time from them is terrific :D For those who haven't seen Bamboo Fleece it is knit on one side and fleecy on the other like windcheater material. One metre of this stuff will make stacks of boosters!

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85% Bamboo / 15% Organic Cotton Fleece

Skal certified organic cotton

Width: 150cm
Weight: 430gsm

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Postage costs worked out to be 3 kilo satchel for 1 or 2 metres, I can't remember if 3 metres fits into a 3 kilo satchel. I think it does. 5 metres was about $15.
Because it is 150cm wide one metre is too heavy to put in a 500g satchel. I think it is about 630g but the memory is a bit hazy on the exact figure.


Post what you'd like and we'll see how we go!

Im up for 5 metres...can we use Courier Trev please ;) I'll pay him in beer this time

Sammi, count me in for a metre please hun. I know it's not much, I will see how the orders go and maybe order another metre. But for now just 1 please :D

I am in for quite a few metres Sammi 10+ at this stage. Just keep in mind that with that fleece you have to get in ten metre lots so if you go over thirty you have to go to thenext break at 40 metres. The fleece I can get is wholesale form 20 metres up and can get in one metre increments fromthen up but is 16.50 a metre....waiting on a confirmation on the wieght of it if that helps.

oh this is so dame exciting...bit like christmas!!!!hehehehehe

Whatever Mel! I know how much you've got on ATM so that's why i thought I'd do it.

I guess we could see how much we end up with after a week of letting everyone decide and then I'll email them and see how much I have to order. I don't mind over ordering because last time we had a few who only found the co-op after it had arrived and I ended up giving up some of my stash ;)

Thats true and I think i like the weight of your fleece better....210gms seems mighty thin to me.

It does seem a bit thin. Do you have any to compare?

The fleece we got is thick to sew with. 3 layers would be maximum. I've tried 4 and it's a hard slog for the overlocker and it takes too long to dry.
But is really really thirsty which is the main thing!

im gonna write down my snaps i need to and get everything in one order
will defently let you know

oooo do you think i could sew wipes AND boosters? What the heck i'll have a m or two if that is ok. i am flexible with how much if you need me to get more i am sure i'll find a use for it!

We should have organised this at the sew up PMSL then we could have helped each other with ideas...hahhaha. Ange honey If i can make boosters and wipes anyone can..and what is maz doing righ tnow..sitting here gossiping instead of sewing hahahahaha

You should be on the couch with your feet up love! And what are ya talking about? You're a guru sewer!

Do i need to mention fleece here?! LOL

wait until you see my 'new stuff' ;)
I'll tease you down the track ROFL

oh i haven't ordered any bamboo yet.. Can I get in on this instead? mmmm how much do I want?? Maybe 4 metres

how many meters have you got so far ...

so if this fleeec good for prefolds ? ?? I need some thirsty stuff for night that i can dry in layers ...

Sammi is picy tking this morning so I'll put up a tally for her

Melbel - 10m's
Sammi - 5m's ?????
Maz- 5m's
trish - 1m
Ange - 1m
FJ - 5 m's
Lea - 1m
Kaz - 1m
Kim - 1m

total so far - 30 metres

cool put me in for 1 m .. but if you need to get the quota .. i'll be happy to get smore..

Can I put in for just 1m too please? Or 2 if needed.

Could I get a metre too please? Just laybyed my new overlocker - woohoo!

aw bugger it, make it 5 for me

Wowies goils ;)

Thanks for the tally Maz!

I'll grab 5m thanks Sammi. I just realised I can use BKT for what I want to make! DUH! I've been wanting fleece for months too....sometimes I just can't think outside the square!

I'm thinking we can pay for the postage to you, then have a sew-up distribution for those who can make it?

Maybe you should charge us all a few bucks given it will take you time and effort to cut it all up....which I figure you'll say 'no' to, but we can just ignore that can't we girls?!

I hope that was ok Sammi

New tally

Melbel - 10m's
Sammi - 5m's ?????
Maz- 6m's
trish - 1m
Ange - 1m
FJ - 5 m's
Lea - 1m
Kaz - 1m
Kim - 1m
Caty - 5m
Jols - 1m

total so far - 37 metres

Dont tease me with a sew up...I cant :(

Postage to my place is included in the price per metre so that bit is covered.
And you're right on that one Cat...I wouldn't want any $$ towards the time it takes to divvy it up. I wouldn't have offered to do it if I found it a hassle last time.

OW I just got poked in the eye with a tiny teddy biscuit :(

ETA *snap* Maz my secretary :lol:

Is there a deadline? I need to know when to make up my mind by...:p I'm getting Rans to do my cutting for me, and then I'll be able to tell if I need more or not...

ETA: You gotta watch out for those tiny teddies Sam...when you least expect it...POW right in the kisser...or peeper, in your case...

could i please grab a metre too!!

I was thinking a week Nelle........I think it's enough time to decide.

I think C-man wanted to share but missed my mouth...unless it's his way of telling me to gittof the PC ;)

Put me in for 1m, how much is a 5kg postpak? It was said that 3m fits in a 5kg postpak..... well can you add my 1 metre to Lea's 2 metres for postage? It can be posted to her. Gives me a reason to visit her! lol When will you have it? (can you tell I have no idea what I'm doing??)

mmm thats something, how much do you think it will cost to post 5 metres?

Rhianon I said "I think" it fits but I can't be totally sure till I've got it here in front of me.

I haven't posted anything since postage has gone up so I'm not sure of the prices of the satchels ATM but perhaps someone who has can fill us in on the cost.

FJ it cost around $13ish to post 5 metres. I rounded it up to $15 as postage has gone up. It' not the weight but the bulk that is the problem. It only weighs about 2.8kilos but the bulk puts it up to the next postage category.

ETA the AP website says 3 kilo satchels cost $9.30.

Ok, Really sorry but going to have to pull out. Just won something on Buy for baby that I wasn't expecting too! LOL Really sorry!!

You so are not sorry Fiona.....pmsl....what did ya win?????? tell me

Sammi honey - can you PLEASE pm me your paypal information so I can pay you for my 6m's, then I wont spend it on other things..I just spent $60 on snaps for christ sake!!!!

New tally as off TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER

Melbel - 10m's
Sammi - 5m's ?????
Maz- 6m's
trish - 1m
Ange - 1m
Lea - 2m
Kaz - 2m
Kim - 1m
Caty - 5m
Jols - 1m

total so far - 33 metres

speak now or forever hold your peace!!!!!

Umm...I just realised one of the coops is doing bamboo fleece 70/30 10oz weight (about 320gms) for 8.50 a yard US. Any interest? It would be slightly thinner than Sammi's one but not much.

ETA: forget I spoke....the postage will make it more than $14 so not worth it!!

Maz honey weren't you going to order the snaps with the fleece??? Can't wait hey ;)

Mel :doh: on that. Would have been a great price if not for the postage!

Sammi - I am totally out of purple and bright yellow atm and thought...bugger it I'll get everything I need seeing postage is $8 flat rate for them now. Im keeping my invoice to that i was emailed cause last 2 times they stuffed up.

change me to 2 metres please !!

I think I'll order in the next day or so..

LAST CALL FOR ANYONE PONDERING OVER THEIR FLEECIE DESIRES :lol:

Because it's looking like I'll have to order 40 metres I'll have quite a bit left over so I've been thinking and I'll do half metres if you only want to get a little bit and see how it goes. Half metres would be $12.50 ($7 + $5.30 posted). That would be enough to get you about 6 boosters!

Maybe take me up to 2m then please Sam :D

I'll take 2 m too please Sam. :)