burlap sacks , potato sacks for track and field events

It is now high school track and field event time across Canada, and Summer camps are stocking up for the months ahead  and as usual we have our annual  calls for  burlap for the burlap sacks also known as potato sacks. The durable heavy weight burlap will ensue lots of fun for the single and double sack events.
The 40 inch width is perfect for  racing sacks for middle school and high school competitions. Please remember to double stitch  the  seams at it is a inherently a  loose weave fabric.
Good Luck competitors & Be Safe

Unbleaced cotton muslin vs cheesecloth applications

Among the many of the queries that customers ask is: “What is the difference between cheesecloth and unbleached cotton (muslin)?”
The similarities are obvious in that they both have open weaves and are inexpensive materials. The differences are that cheesecloth is lint free. This is of particular importance when the application is for dusting and cleaning the furniture or glass or for steaming straining and poaching. Unbleached cotton is more serviceable for the sewing industry not for the food or household care industry as it will leave lint and may have some imperfections in the weave. We recommend using the unbleached cotton muslin for sewing and pattern making and for backing of craft projects.

Feedback from Ecole Holt Couture

Jutta said

As a Couture Sewing and Design School, we are always looking for high quality products and reliable suppliers; organizations with which we can develop solid business relationships. At EHC we are very pleased with the efficient communication, quick delivery and products which Nusso Textiles provides. We will definitley be returning to Nusso Textiles for our needs. Thank you!
Jutta,
Ecole Holt Couture
July 27, 2009 6:10 PM

broadcloth for bandannas

Nusso was great. You had both bolts of fabric that I was looking for, which caught me off guard.I was expecting you to have only one of the two I needed. I'll be a regular at your Toronto location.
Next time I'm in, I'll ask about delivery, because I'm from Hamilton. Sometimes, delivery is easier, sometimes being there in person is better. Your selection of broadcloth colours was great. But I did not notice any super bright (fluorescent) colours, which I use in my "Adopt Me" bandannas (used by dog rescues and foster parents, to let people know the dog is not theirs but available for adoption). Although I was not looking for that today.
Thanks for being there,
www.lisasdogbandannas.net
May 24/2010 8:31 PM

burlap to protect your garden from raccoons and wildlfe

With the onset of the gardening and planting season, raccoons and other wildlife are digging up gardens and eating the seedlings and freshly planted bulbs We have had an unprecedented amount of orders from our gardening supply customers for our gardening burlap . We are always interested to learn and share info so I asked them how it used , I will share the secret with the rest of you, The gardeners spread the burlap on the newly planted area of their garden or yard using stakes and short poles. They then put small amounts of moth balls or cayenne pepper on top of the burlap. They tell me that their customers are pleased with the results and have safely and with harm to wildlife kept their garden intact They like our burlap in particular as it is in manage able rolls 50 meters or so and the width 42 inch also easily handled .

Burlap feedback and interesting post

From Anne Fowler,
Hi Sam: Just a note to thank you and your helpful staff for once again assisting me with my burlap order. As you know, I take this fabric to Honduras to give to three local women....providing them with the material they need to sew "Bee Bags". The sale of these multi use bags provides their families with income enabling them to buy food. If people should want to "see" what this project (and our other programs in Honduras) are all about, please go to my web site www.anne.honduranhope.net
Thanks again, Anne Fowler
Tuesday OCT 05, 2010 at 7:16 AM

Muslin Backdrops

Muslin backdrops are made of loosely-woven fabric that is made of cotton and/or polyester materials. These fabrics are known in the trade as factory cotton or greige as well as the aforementioned muslin and unbleached cotton.

People favour muslin backdrops as they hold colour well. Muslin backdrop are perfect to paint or stencil on. Our muslin has a blend of polyester which minimizes wrinkling, allowing a "permanent press" look. This mitigates the need to iron between washes.

The 110” (280 cm) width is more than adequate for most theater, movie studio and photographic applications, though many use widths in excess of ten feet, which is hard to find in fabric on the roll.