Update on Fabrics and Prices

Well, they say challenges are sent to try us. I think we got through this one just fine in the end. We've sourced a new supply of 500D at a price a little higher than our last stuff but it has a new breathable coating on the interior so you won't bake in the heat of your gear!

We learned a lot of lessons from this particular crisis and we're now closer to the manufacturing process of our fabric with a roundly defined standard that we can take to other places if one supply fails to deliver. We've established a great rapport with our new people and we're buying directly from the mill that coats the fabrics we need. Essentially, we're as close as we can be to the source so no more middle men and fewer steps in the chain means less risk of a break down.

For you lovely people, that means a certainty not just in quality but also in price. We can guarantee a set standard of our fabric and at this volume prices remain a great deal more stable than at smaller scale.

Now, why did you go with the slightly more expensive fabric? Well, the answer is 2 part. First, the old stuff just wasn't available. We could have gone with a cheaper alternative but that would have compromised durability which is clearly unacceptable in a line of products that are used outside in some very tough situations. The second part is we now have a breathable coating on the inside of our 500D black Cordura. That means the fabric will breathe and solves a good number of the cooling problems that sometimes crop up in warmer climes when using our equipment. Yes, the UK is a cold and wet environment to Nerf in but we're lucky enough to have clients all over the world and Nerfing in non-breathable equipment in 30 degree heat (86 degree for you Imperial lovers) isn't a pleasant experience. By paying that little bit extra for a breathable coating, we can offer a slightly cooler Nerfing experience for all.

I'm in the process of updating prices. Everything's been done but the magazine holders so expect some changes there shortly. Otherwise, barring some small inflationary adjustments in the future, we're happy with these prices points and there unlikely to change signficiantly.

Anyway, here's to a future for Nerfing the world over. Now I'm off, back to spreadsheets!

Mike Harratt
Managing Director
Blastersmiths UK