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I use a large Formica table top and for a mat( cutting bed). Semi mud flaps purchased at your local truck stop. Just get the ones with no lettering or raised sections. Large, cheap, doesn’t damage knife edge or punch ends, easily replaced and doesn’t stain!! They work awsome!!

Thank you for the recommendations. Kevlar thread is also heat and burn resistant to about 800 degrees. I make various forms of welder protection,hence the Kevlar. Nomex thread would also work but I have not sewn with that yet. Thanks again!

Thanks for the information! The wealth of knowledge that is shared here is amazing.

I machine sew protective devices for welders. Mostly arm pads, knee pads and hand protectors. I only use Kevlar thread because it is heat and burn resistant up to around 800 degrees. Generally I am sewing together a combined 16-20 oz. of medium tempered Latigos, bison, and veg tan.I currently source this thread from the Dominican Republic. They have a decent price but the color selection is very limited and the shipping takes forever. My question is does anyone know of a domestic supplier for DuPont or equivalent Kevlar thread?