Sheet latex
There are two main suppliers in the UK. Of these Radical Rubber is better suited to the hobbyist as it is possible to buy smaller amounts (though there are discounts for buying larger amounts).
Radical Rubber (www.radicalrubber.co.uk)
Four D Rubber (www.supatex.com)
A wide range of thicknesses and colours are available from both the suppliers above. Both suppliers above will provide (for a notional cost) a swatch set of each colour and black in each thickness.
Generally the most useful thickness is 0.4mm. This seems to work well for anything close fitting - as it stretches easily, or loose fitting - as it drapes nicely. For jeans or jackets then 0.5mm or thicker may be appropriate. (XXX link to graph of thickness vs ease.)
Glue and thinner
Glue and thinners can be purchased from either of the above.XXX but, can they be posted?
Poppers
I've only used PRYM fasteners so far.Amazon: PRYM 390330 Press fasteners 'Anorak' Size 12mm silver-coloured, 10 pieces
Each set of poppers comes with a tiny punch and a pair of adapters that you use with the supplied folding plastic tool. This involves the accurate use of a hammer. I've only had moderate success with the hammer based approach.
If you are doing more than a few poppers then the special PRYM tool is worth having. The adapters that come with each pack of fasteners fit into this tool and make every popper a success. Prym also do a special punch tool that can punch various sizes of hole.
Amazon: Prym 390 900 Vario Pliers with Punching Tool
Zips, fasteners, tape
XXX kleins, jaycottsOther adhesives
Copydex works well for preparing zips and tape. Amazon: Copydex 125ml Bottle Adhesive 4598 1652For some special applications where it is necessary to glue latex to metal then superglue can be used. Amazon: Loctite Super Glue Easy Brush
Pjur Cult
VivishineOlfa Small Rotary Cutter-18mm
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