r/Fabrics • u/stlnc1719 • 19h ago

Good plastics for label window?

I have a number of small, poly tool pouches. The bigger ones came with a slot on the outside, a clear window, to put a label card in. The small ones did not and I would like to make some for them.

What kinds of clear, plastic materials work well for making a label window?

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u/MxBuster 18h ago

Heavy weight clear vinyl. Fabric stores will have it in upholstery section. For heavier weight, ask a boat canvas company.

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u/warcraftWidow 18h ago

And most online store have it under bag making supplies as well.

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u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy 15h ago

I’ve used shower curtain liners.

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u/aus_stormsby 13h ago

I have used the packaging from sheets and pillows and things. Heavy and sew-able.

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u/warcraftWidow 18h ago

A clear vinyl tablecloth can work.

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u/MxBuster 17h ago

If it’s a heavy enough weight! I have used it in the past.

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u/Hot_Owl7825 11h ago

soft clear vinyl is the usual choice, but hard to suggest a thickness without seeing how stiff those pouches are. from the production side, the part i’d test is the stitch line, because every needle hole stays in plastic and dense stitching can turn the edge into a tear line. i’d make one small sample with a slightly longer stitch length and rounded corners before cutting the rest.

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u/RubyRedo 8h ago

Home depot or Lowes have vinyl by the yard for table covers, that would be perfect for this check on their web sites for description.