Why Ritza Thread?

[SUP]

Why is Ritza thread considered one of the best? 

I have been using a variety of threads, from ones on Amazon to the Rhino thread from SFL to, recently, Ritza. I frankly see not much difference between Ritza and others which I consider good. Some are bad in that they are too extra-waxed or under-waxed, both of which can be managed, or too loosely wound but other than that, I find that Ritza is no different from many other, more reasonably priced ones. 

I wondered if there is any specific reason why everyone recommends Ritza so often. 

 

[DieselTech]

I have yet to try Ritza Tiger thread. But I have some similar flat style threads & I cant seem to get the same consistency with flat thread as a round thread. 

Now I recently started using some rocky mountain braided poly thread & I really like this stuff. Wax is about perfect, tightly braided, lots of colors, UV protected. Might be a bit pricey at $9.00/roll if bought in bulk. 

[SUP]

@DieselTech I've not tried those. Will do so next time I need a new color.  That is still not as pricy as Ritza though.

I need to check how my stitching is with flat thread. The thread is exactly the color of the leather, so t is not much visible.

 

[Mablung]

I haven’t experimented with many threads, but the Ritza is the best stuff I can get at my local Tandy store, and it’s pretty strong and consistent. Personally, I don’t have quite the issues some do with it twisting as one goes along, but when it does happen, it’s not a big deal. Looks a lot better and provides a much stronger thread than the twisted stuff I had been using. My halfpenny-worth thought. 

[DieselTech]

Here is some of that Rocky Mountain Poly-Braid. It is .55mm diameter or they say its similar to 532 linen. 

I think it is in that 207 maybe 277 thread size.

[SUP]

Nice colors, @DieselTech. But it is natural fibre is it not? I am a little leery of that because I wear a lot of cotton and linen and they always break down within decades - the stitching as well as the cloth. Will these not do the same?

About the Ritza, it knots at the base of my needles as I continue to stitch! I have stitched so much over the last year and that has never happened with any other thread. I'm a bit grumpy about it - I need  to do some more stitching with that thread to complete a backpack and see myself using a pair of pliers or cutting the thread  and re-threading the needles periodically.

[DieselTech]

1 hour ago, SUP said:

Nice colors, @DieselTech. But it is natural fibre is it not? I am a little leery of that because I wear a lot of cotton and linen and they always break down within decades - the stitching as well as the cloth. Will these not do the same?

About the Ritza, it knots at the base of my needles as I continue to stitch! I have stitched so much over the last year and that has never happened with any other thread. I'm a bit grumpy about it - I need  to do some more stitching with that thread to complete a backpack and see myself using a pair of pliers or cutting the thread  and re-threading the needles periodically.

No it's a braided poly thread. Uv resistant, unaffected by moisture. It seems to be good stuff. 

Everything I sew is with poly thread. Sorry kinda absent minded temporarily.

[SUP]

36 minutes ago, DieselTech said:

No it's a braided poly thread. Uv resistant, unaffected by moisture. It seems to be good stuff. 

I must try it then. No more Ritza. I'm seriously annoyed about it right now.

[DieselTech]

1 minute ago, SUP said:

I must try it then. No more Ritza. I'm seriously annoyed about it right now.

No problem with it knotting up while sewing. 

I'm not trying to sell you on it. But it is worth trying. 

Polyester is the name I was trying to remember. Lmao. 

[SUP]

1 hour ago, DieselTech said:

No problem with it knotting up while sewing. 

I'm not trying to sell you on it. But it is worth trying. 

Yes I plan to do so.