Need Advice for New Project

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I have been asked to make some "welding  or welders sleeves" and need info on where to purchase thread (fire resistant I think), needles (recommended size, etc.). I have a Cobra Class 4 machine.

I have a couple of sample sleeves (one made of split cowhide and the other of what appears to be a soft, flexible latigo), both with some sort of soft filler or pad inside and a decorative cowhide panel on the outside.

I think the filler is a fire resistant material, but don't know for certain. Probably need a source for the filler also.

Any advise or sources for info on making sleeves these will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

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[MikeRock]

https://www.superiorthreads.com/thread/kevlar/c/60-204

 

That should  do.

God bless

[Buzzard Bait]

Thanks MileRock.

I've got Superior on my favorites list.

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[DonInReno]

Kevlar generally only comes in yellow and maybe a black.  Nomex thread comes in all sorts of colors.  Kevlar is stronger than nomex, but nomex is what most fire resistant clothing is made of.

https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=TTE&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=nomex-information

edit:   I’d beware of thread from unknown sources - I’ve seen many Kevlar threads that aren’t suitable for sewing machine use, and even bought some “Kevlar” that turned out to be Dyneema.   

Edited August 12, 2020 by DonInReno