Tiger Thread: Is There Seriously Not A Comparable Braided Poly Thread In The United States?

[Sona]

We got one called "Forellenfaden" (sth like troutthread) in Germany, but I doubt that this would help you....

[dcobranding]

Thank you all for your input. This quest to find the best thread has been a maze to say the least.

cem, thank you for suggesting Serabraid by Armann Group.

I am in communication with Chris Sisson, the National Rep for Armann. Their T90 waxed braided poly looks fantastic. 12-16 ply, nice selection of colors, 500m spools for under $20 each (minimum purchase is 6 spools). I think I might have a go at Serabraid first.

Of course, I have to pick up at least one spool of Tiger (either Sexy Chocolate... er, I mean "Havanna Cigar" or beige in .8mm) in order to do a proper comparison (at least, that's how I'm rationalizing it in my head). I geek out way too much on this stuff.

Thanks again.

Cheers.

[King's X]

Rocky Mountain Leather on eBay has the Tiger thread in small amounts.

[mrtreat32]

Thank you all for your input. This quest to find the best thread has been a maze to say the least.

cem, thank you for suggesting Serabraid by Armann Group.

I am in communication with Chris Sisson, the National Rep for Armann. Their T90 waxed braided poly looks fantastic. 12-16 ply, nice selection of colors, 500m spools for under $20 each (minimum purchase is 6 spools). I think I might have a go at Serabraid first.

Of course, I have to pick up at least one spool of Tiger (either Sexy Chocolate... er, I mean "Havanna Cigar" or beige in .8mm) in order to do a proper comparison (at least, that's how I'm rationalizing it in my head). I geek out way too much on this stuff.

Thanks again.

Cheers.

I bought a small amount of the cigar tiger thread on ebay..very nice color but I got it in .8mm and cream in .6mm. I found the .8mm to be a little thick for the look I wanted but most people recommend that size on here. How many spi do you normally use?

[WScott]

Totally agree, 0.6 Havana Cigar is a beautiful thread.

I have ordered from here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/leatherwurx

Cy in Calgary Alberta...really good guy.

Edited May 14, 2014 by WScott

[mrtreat32]

I emailed ludlow leather to see if they carry or can get the .6mm tiger thread and I havent heard back.

I have bought the samples on etsy once but you get a much better deal buying a whole spool. Anyone else in the US carry the .6 ritza thread

[St8LineGunsmith]

This is JMO but I really dont see what all the hype is about Tiger thread I tried it and personally think it is over rated and over priced.

but thats just me.

[Hi Im Joe]

I just bought some medium weight Maine Polycord and love it. Made in the USA and really high quality with good prices and fast shipping.

http://www.mainethread.com/waxed_cord.html

[mrtreat32]

I just bought some medium weight Maine Polycord and love it. Made in the USA and really high quality with good prices and fast shipping.

http://www.mainethread.com/waxed_cord.html

Gonna try it out. Just placed a order for .30 and .35!

[St8LineGunsmith]

Yep thats where I get my thread too.