Tiger ver Far East threads

[chrisash]

I understand that Tiger thread is probably the original  0.5 to 1mm Polyester sewing thread, but it comes at a price;  and only vast size rolls, so sold in smaller sizes by flat cardboard wraps

There are now plenty of seemingly other makes far cheaper, available from the far East; and I wonder how they stand up to Tiger in strength; and in the sunshine for long life

It's easy to say Tiger is good as I always have used it, but have people used the Far Eastern threads and found them lacking in anything, apart from number of colours available at this time

Price does not always mean a higher quality, over a lower price, sometimes just more profit for the maker

[rodneywt1180b]

I buy Tiger Thread from Egyptian Leather on Etsy.  Egyptian sells it wrapped on tubes instead of flat and gives great service.    I use only smaller amounts so it makes sense for me to buy smaller quantities for specific projects even if I'm paying a premium for the smaller amounts.

I haven't felt a need to try anything different.  If something is really low in price I tend to wonder what they left out.

[Madmax500000]

I’ve used stuff from China it’s sews fine but it’s not the same quality as tiger thread. Mostly the amount of wax. If you use amazon at all there are about 50 different sellers on there with hand sewing thread. Most are reasonably priced. Most sell different spool sizes as well so your not out $40 if you don’t like it.  On a side note make sure you read the reviews and questions on the sellers page because some of the item discriptions are quite vague. 

[FrankyLegs]

On 8/12/2018 at 10:04 PM, rodneywt1180b said:

I buy Tiger Thread from Egyptian Leather on Etsy.  Egyptian sells it wrapped on tubes instead of flat and gives great service.    I use only smaller amounts so it makes sense for me to buy smaller quantities for specific projects even if I'm paying a premium for the smaller amounts.

I haven't felt a need to try anything different.  If something is really low in price I tend to wonder what they left out.

Thank you for the Egyptian Leather seller on Etsy. Free shipping to the U.S. as well. Much Appreciated.

[bikermutt07]

Rocky mountain Leather supply also carries small spools of tiger. I think they are 25 meters for 5 or 6.99. But when you buy 5 you get one free.

They maybe longer than 25 but I can't remember. 

They carry a lot of nice stuff on their website.

[Dunluce]

I just bought some Amy Rose polyester thread and I like the way it sews and how it sits . Maybe it’s just me but I seem to have a problem with Tiger thread in that I keep catching it with the opposite needle when I an stitching and end up sewing through the middle of the thread. I don’t do that anywhere near as much with any other type of thread.

[zuludog]

On 05/09/2018 at 4:40 PM, Dunluce said:

I just bought some Amy Rose polyester thread and I like the way it sews and how it sits . Maybe it’s just me but I seem to have a problem with Tiger thread in that I keep catching it with the opposite needle when I an stitching and end up sewing through the middle of the thread. I don’t do that anywhere near as much with any other type of thread.

Interesting you should say that. I've had the same issue of piercing Tiger thread - very frustrating. but neither do I like the way it handles or feels, so I won't be using it again

I prefer linen, and I've found this supplier. She stocks several brands, including Fil au Chinois; lots of colours; and can supply short lengths and sample packs as well as full reels

https://www.kurzke.co.uk

I've looked at Amy Roke, is there a British supplier? So far I've only found one based in Hong Kong

A couple of months ago I bought some tools from Goods Japan. The tools themselves were OK, and the prices were reasonable, but then I had to pay 20% import duty to HMRC and £8 international handling fee to Royal Mail.

If the same applies to Amy Roke, plus the £6-45 shipping charge anyway, that would make it quite expensive 

Can't get the link to work, but can find the website if you put it in manually - www.kurzke.co.uk

Edited September 6, 2018 by zuludog

[Dunluce]

Zuludog, yes there is a British supplier. It is Artisan leather at

http://www.artisanleather.co.uk

Be aware there is a notice on the site at present announcing the owner is sick and no orders will be taken until early October but you can still have a look at what they have got. I have always found them helpful and a quick service. At present they have 0.45 and 0.65 mm. And it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than Tiger thread. 

[zuludog]

I think I bought an awl and some natural linen thread from Artisan a couple of years ago, and I was happy enough, but I forgot about them

Now you've reminded me I recall seeing their polyester thread and thinking that it seemed OK. and reasonably priced (so is their linen). Perhaps I'll order a roll or two; October is fine

Their tools look reasonably priced. I've just bought some edge bevellers and stitching chisels from Tandy and Goods Japan - wish I'd found Artisan first!

[wrz0170]

Interesting breakdown on cost of threads.   FWIW.

Tiger Thread .6mm  RMLeatherSupply  $6.75/25m + Free Shipping  = $6.75                                                           $.27/m

Fil au Chinois “Lin Cable” waxed linen .63mm RMLeatherSupply  $21.99/200m + Free Shipping = $21.99        $.10995/m

Vinymo MBT Bonded Thread  Size 1/ .6mm  District Leather Supply $6.75/60m +SH $3.29= $10.04                  $.1673/m

Japanese Polyester Thread .6mm  Crimsonhides  $5.82/45m +SH $7.27=$13.09                                                  $.29/m

Supersew MBT Poly Size 5/.6mm Fineleatherworks $9.97/100m +SH $7.00=$16.97                                             $.1697/m

*Kept at or around 6mm thread

** $USD / converted as necessary 

***don’t know if you can find smaller quantities.  I went with what was easily available without having to go into the dark web  

****obviously there are a $hit ton more out there.  

*****there may be a math mistake   I blame the bourbon