magdy Report post Posted March 19, 2021 Hello, I am new to leather crafting. I just want to know which type and material of waxed thread you would recommend for stitching leather items that will be subject to the sunlight and a lot of contact with the skin, inner pockets and sweat. I usually use 1 or 1.2 ml thread. Someone recommended polyester thread, and especially Ritza Tiger, do polyester threads keep their color over long period of time particularly when subjected to a lot of contact with skin or scratches within pocket? I used before waxed cotton thread and within weeks the color faded away. Any advice is welcome. Thanks for your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) check AMAN Serafil threads (Polyester) - or even better check the AMAN website - tons of information there other than on far east Cheap Charley thread of unknown source and specs. https://www.amann.com/products/ Edited March 19, 2021 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintJoy18 Report post Posted March 19, 2021 The color in a polyester is created through a chemical process, not dying like with a cotton or linen. It will hold color longer, but not indefinitely. UV light will cause it to degrade over time (think about outdoor furniture graying) but it will be gradual. They each have their place and strength so I would choose the thread based on the project and finished look I was attempting to achieve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted March 19, 2021 Also, what kind of customer you got that is checking the colorfastness of thread inside a pocket? They may be more trouble than what they are worth. Also, inside a pocket should be pretty well protected against UV unless it is thin or gauzy. The sun will win every battle, every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
