tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21645765.post-1141051091655769012006-02-27T09:23:00.000-05:002006-11-11T20:05:42.013-05:00Poking around on the <A HREF="http://www.manufactum.com">Manufactum</A> site, I came across these very neat <A HREF="http://www.manufactum.com/product/1402831/group/187806/Product_Details.2866.0.html">Steel Thread Rucksack</A> shoppers, for about $11. US! I'll take three! The same material is also available in a <A HREF="http://www.manufactum.com/product/1402356/group/187806/Product_Details.2866.0.html">double leather handled bag</A> for only $8. <br /><img src="http://www.textilita.com/images/steelbag.jpg" width="190" height="253" border="0"><br />A closer view of the fabric structure:<br /><img src="http://www.textilita.com/images/steelcu.jpg" width="300" height="247" border="0"><br /><br />UPDATE: Reading more closely, I think what they call "steel" thread is wax covered multi plyed cotton, not actual steel. Damn. Although I still like them. And if you'd like to make one, you can get actual <A HREF="http://www.habutextiles.com/webfile/a-20.html">steel blend yarn</A> from Habu.staceyjoynoreply@blogger.com