Pop Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Anyone know who manufactures the silicone skirts we use on jigs and spinnerbaits? I don't mean wholesale suppliers, I mean the actual manufacturer. I checked the Thomas Registers, but couldn't find out the answer, also been checking on the net to no avail. I am thinking about calling Dow Chemical and starting their but if anyone has the answer or a better place to start, it would be appreciated. Thanks, Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svepop Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Hey Pop, I know that Skirts Plus has their skirts supplied from Vietnam, not sure about any other skirt companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Try Living Rubber. www.livingrubber.com I had them make a custom color skirt for me. Minimum order for custom colors is 1000 skirt tabs @ 150.00 +tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted November 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 svepop and D.J. I think Rat Trap is importing their skirts now, also. I just got an order from Rat Trap and going to order some from Dennis Hatfield. Curious to see the difference as I don't think Dennis imports his skirts. .15 is a high price for tabs. I would be interested to know how the tabs are received from the manufacturer. I don't think Living Rubber is a manufacturer, but buys direct from a manufacturer. My guess is they are received by the spool. Weight of the spool is an unknown. My guess, based on the minimum you were given of 1,000 tabs, and the price you paid is a spool is about 5 pounds. I base this on 20 strands per tab and 300-310 tabs per pound. I find these types of subjects interesting. I pulled a number of names from the Thomas Register and tried call them today, but I think everyone was closed due to the holiday. I'll try again on Monday. Thanks for the input, Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Pop, Let me know if you can find anyone to make a custom color combo any cheaper. The color I wanted was simple, chartreuse with red flake. Sounds simple, but nobody that I talked to carried it. I tried a bunch of people to. I guess instead of being patient, I got frustrated and bought from the first company that could accomodate my request. That and the fact that I had a customer breathing down my neck Let me know what you find out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 D.J., Trying to findout an American manufacturer is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Spent the better part of today trying to locate a manufacturer. I'm giving up and going to settle for one of the known suppliers. If I find anyone with Chart/red flake, I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Silicone skirting material supplier. Z-MAN FISHING PRODUCTS 911 Commerce Circle Hanahan SC. 29406 Phone: (843) 747-4366 Lumaflex Supplier - Dupont manufactured brand: UKI SUPREME CORPORATION PO Box 848 Hickory NC. 28603 - 0848 Phone: (828) 322-6975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
