Ritza Tiger Thread, what's all the hype ?

[LumpenDoodle2]

Can't help with questions on the longevity of tiger thread, but it's a very nice thread to use.   So good in fact, that I said to the hubby last week "This is a very nice thread to use, dear".

I do have some of the Chinese braided thread, and has been said on another thread, it's pretty good, but there is quite a bit of stretch to it.

[MADMAX22]

Not a prime example of stitching, this was shortly after I started doing leather work. Barbours linen hand waxed with bees wax and rosin mix.

I think I have a thread somewhere from when I made this belt. Anyhow, this was dyed with fiebings leather dye which doesnt hold up for dying thread obviously. The belt itself has held up well I think, its HO 7-8oz liner with crazy horse outer also about 7-8oz. The buckle on the other hand is nickle plated steel and needs replacing. 

Sorry for the pics but I think I had one to many last night when I took them. The first pic is from when I made it, others are yesterday. 

 

Edited October 25, 2016 by MADMAX22

[CaptQuirk]

I've been curious about Tiger thread, and now Maine thread... never heard of that one. I have tried something akin to kevlar thread from Springfield, and it was affordable, and not too bad. But lately I've just been ordering the 25yd spools of "white" "brown" and "black", mostly because I needed thread when cash was low. I got some stuff from Springfield that would not stay twisted for nothing. I actually watched it unknot itself one night. The stuff I've received from Tandy is so heavily waxed, it leaves clumps. Then there is always a problem with white thread not staying white... need to fix that problem.

[AussieMade]

On 10/24/2016 at 6:21 PM, Wedgetail said:

I haven't tried tiger thread yet, though after much frustration with other poly threads I did splash out and buy some Slam thread, after I watched an  Armitage leather YouTube video comparison of Slam thread and Tiger thread.

Both were expensive to send to Australia, but the Slam thread was at least 'close' to my price point!

I would say it is leagues better than the other poly threads I have used... really nice feel, and a joy to use by comparison.

I couldn't say how it is better or worse than waxed linen, as I have not used the stuff in my limited experience. Though I can say it's affordable and a good starting point if you want to test the difference between the cheap stuff and the good stuff.

Who did you get the Slam through?

[Wedgetail]

12 hours ago, AussieMade said:

Who did you get the Slam through?

I got it through Lekoza in the USA.

http://lekoza.com/

Let me know if you want to try some and I'll pop a few metres in the post for you. 

If you want to order some, i may want some other colours too... could be good to combine forces and cut down shipping costs. It was about $35 shipping from memory!

I have Black, white, and red.

[craftsman827]

Well I just received my Tiger Thread.

I ordered just one spool , white 1.2mm  from

Egyptian Leather as someone here recommend, to see how is is.

They sent me a sample card with all the colors they carry & sizes.

Well it is better than any hand stitching thread I have used, & I have used many different types over the last 40 years.

Thank you for all the input !  I will be using Tiger Thread from now on.

[craftsman827]

On 11/2/2016 at 6:12 PM, Wedgetail said:

I got it through Lekoza in the USA.

http://lekoza.com/

Let me know if you want to try some and I'll pop a few metres in the post for you. 

If you want to order some, i may want some other colours too... could be good to combine forces and cut down shipping costs. It was about $35 shipping from memory!

I have Black, white, and red.

Thanks for the offer !  I already ordered from " Egyptian Leather". 

I let you know for my next order.

                             Thanks Again !