My seventy year old manbag has broken, where can I get some of this webbing sort of stuff?

Feek · 18 Jul 2015 at 10:45

My manbag is a genuine WW2 gas mask bag from around 1942 so is over seventy years old.

As I got out of the car and picked it up yesterday, one side gave way.

The webbing bit on the side which holds the strap has simply worn through. Here's what the other side looks like.

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some of that mesh webbing stuff so I can fashion a repair?

savagesam117 · 18 Jul 2015 at 11:04

That's awesome.
Take it to your local sewing shop? The one down the road from me does all that kind of stuff

lafemmefatale · 18 Jul 2015 at 11:10

If you have an independent dressmaker or haberdashery nearby they will be able to do it for a small price. They will also be able to check the rest of the bag and reinforce any weak areas from the inside to prevent any further damage.

chief barker · 18 Jul 2015 at 11:34

Get it repaired and don't use it anymore.

That's history right there.

Efour · 18 Jul 2015 at 11:46

Canvas belts can be had for pence on ebay. Im sure they could be chopped up to make repair material.

YoungBlood · 18 Jul 2015 at 13:12

Give www.bradybags.co.uk a call, they will make it good as new, or just do a small repair job to keep it looking well aged.

reilly · 18 Jul 2015 at 14:18

We have an ex-army surplus store in Nottingham called Anchor Suppliers, not sure if a national thing.

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/

They might have some or even a replacement.

P.S website not as good as the store IMHO.

slick rick · 18 Jul 2015 at 14:25

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/mkvii-cotton-neck-strap-product,10999

Wrong colour though I think?

Feek · 18 Jul 2015 at 20:45

Useful suggestions, thanks.

McBain · 18 Jul 2015 at 22:04

Can't give any advice, just wanted to say that bag is bad ass.

CREATIVE!11 · 18 Jul 2015 at 22:10

Wat op?

geuben · 18 Jul 2015 at 22:12

I have the same bag and it's done the same thing!

Maccapacca · 18 Jul 2015 at 22:19

New bit of webbing and rivets.

That's how my Hardy bag is.

Edrof · 18 Jul 2015 at 22:25

It belongs in a museum!

Pattern 37 Webbing might be of interest to you: very similar materials and of the same period.

itchy · 18 Jul 2015 at 23:32

What the ** No disguised swearing ** am I reading???? :confused:

70 year old man bag? A man with a bag seriously?

Am old school forgive me!

You would need a professional restoration service if you want it restored.

Man bag?.... still trying to comprehend! :rolleyes:

Caged · 18 Jul 2015 at 23:46

It's a bag that you carry stuff in. And a man has it.

itchy · 18 Jul 2015 at 23:53

Caged said:
It's a bag that you carry stuff in. And a man has it.

Most men have pockets.

If I have to leave the house with a man bag something is seriously wrong! :rolleyes:

I need to carry stuff, its either a holdall or a carrier bag.

Kosmiche · 18 Jul 2015 at 23:57

I actually thought you were 70 years old and your scrotum had ripped and you required some bandage.

Caged · 18 Jul 2015 at 23:58

itchy said:
Most men have pockets.

If I have to leave the house with a man bag something is seriously wrong!

I need to carry stuff, its either a holdall or a carrier bag.

Maybe if your job involves burglary

itchy · 19 Jul 2015 at 00:17

Caged said:
Maybe if your job involves burglary

You have to be a equipped for all sorts of situations.

Man bags don't cut it IMOP!

My seventy year old manbag has broken, where can I get some of this webbing sort of stuff?

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