Where to Find Babywearing Materials: USA

Osnaburg

Osnaburg is a natural-colored, bottomweight muslin-like fabric. It is highly recommended for beginners because of the low cost and excellent wrap qualities once broken in. It works great for wraps and ring slings and breaths nearly as well as linen. Because osnaburg doesn't come in a lot of varieties, it is almost always an excellent choice, and the bolt tags are always clearly labled (although sometimes hard to find.) The only thing to look out for is "J Thompson" brand osnaburg, which has a reputation for being much thinner than other brands and less desireable. Roc-lon is the brand most people use and love. Although "traditional" osnaburg is made from linen, most of the osnaburg available in stores is 100% cotton (although the osnaburg sold at Walmart often is 97% cotton and 3% polyester - it is still fine to use, though.)

Sources:

• Hobby Lobby (use a 40% off coupon available online)
• JoAnn's (use a 40% or 50% off coupon, usually available online)
• Hancock Fabrics (going out of business; clearance prices)

Bottomweight Linen

Colimaçon et Cie

Tablecloths

Athletic Mesh

Webbing & Buckles

Foam Padding