: I recommend doing some research on vinyl as well before you decide to
: purchase it. Vinyl production is extremely toxic, creating dioxins as a
: by-product. DO NOT burn vinyl or use a hot knife on this material. Burning
: it releases particulates containing dioxins into the air. Dioxins are
: highly carcinogenic. I am no expert so check me on this if you don't
: agree.

I looked around for this "nitrylon" that a couple of manufacturers are using as an alternative to PVC and can't find who produces it nor link the brand name to any generic product. There are glues for nitrile-coated cloths but there's ambiguity as to whether the fibre is nylon or polyester. Colour choice in nitrile-coated fabrics is still limited, and most rubbers have far better physical properties in their black versions. So I'm looking to PVC (never mind dioxins, burn it and you're getting phosgene!) but am keeping an open mind until I reach the point of having to order.