When buying a set of pipes does the material of the bag matter as long as it doesnt leak etc? As for ethical reasons i would prefer a non-leather bag.
Ta
Dan
I’ve heard some rubber bags are too supple and require getting used to. The feel is improved somewhat with a velvet cover.
I recall seeing DIY (do it yourself) plans on the internet that used a heavy vinyl product, more like the Naugahyde brand material used in auto seat covers.
Do you plan on making your own bag?
I made a vinyl bag for my set for 40 euros…
Why buy an expensive leather bg (150 euros) when you can make it yourself!!
It is very easy
Dan’vinyl has a huge advantage over leather as you don’t have to season it plus the animals prefer it
Slan go foill
Liam
Tiarnan O Duinnchin plays his Williams set with a bag made from an old innertube. It looks pretty cool, and he says it works great.
Hi Thorpe,
for ethical reasons I’d prefer to use a natural product, given a choice. The Petro-Chemical industry is probably doing more harm to wildlife anyway. Witness yet another tanker disaster. I would’nt nessecarily condone the slaughter of animals for their skin alone but as it’s probably the by-product of the food industry it’s better to use it than waste it. That said, if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of using leather then vinyl would seem to be a pretty good alternative.
Cheers, Mac
Wasnt intending on making my own bag but would be willing to give it a go if u say it isnt that difficult.
Mac - My ethical reasons are not environmental but because of my lifelong belief that animals should not be killed at all ever period.
Ta
Dan
Thorpe,
No problem, If you’re interested in making your own check out the thread “Leather Uillean pipebag/bellows questions”
Also sent you a private message.
Cheers, Mac