Its finally spring here in the Mitten State after a number of fits and starts. We never quite just ease into spring but its finally (mostly) here. So I’ll say it now, the Blogging is probably going to suffer a bit because I’m heading out to the Carriage House Workshop to make stuff. I’m also going to be outside playing a lot more, so less time in front of the computer is the consequence. I’m not going to stop blogging, just less. Maybe. We’ll see. You’ve been warned.
Its been a long winter of pouring through catalogs and annual gear guides looking at equipment I can’t afford, but somehow need: Wetsuits and Drysuits for kayaking, Bibshorts and Jerseys for biking, Rainpants for camping, Drybags, sleeping bags, backpacks, tents…. I’m dreaming of heading back outdoors and using the textiles that are vital to helping me cope with the elements.
So Its time to change gears here at Textilesmithing. I’ve been looking at and writing about a lot of Art lately here on this blog and I’m sure there will be more writing about Art. However, one the reasons I started this blog was to look at textiles that are functional, textiles that enhance performance. Engineered textiles.
Last week over at Velonews there was a story about three things I love: Bicycles, Handmade Equipment, and Textiles. It was a story about FMB, a company that hand builds tubular tires that are so good, they’ve been on bikes that won Paris-Roubaix. At this point many of you are probably already asking “wait, what is a tubular tire and what is Paris-Roubaix?”
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