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Tough sewing line
09-05-07

Kevlar Thread

I tend to be rough on buttons (or maybe I'm just gaining weight). I started using Kevlar thread to sew fire toys and found it is very strong. I now use Kevlar thread for all my sewing. On buttons, I don't need to use as much thread to secure them and the thread is tougher than the fabric I sew into. By weight, Kevlar is five times stronger than steel wire and is used in bulletproof vests. Do NOT try to break it by hand -- you'll just hurt yourself. The very thin thread works well with beads -- it's very abrasion resistant -- and there are thicker varieties that I use for sewing leather.

-- Sean Rutledge

Kevlar Thread
$2
Available from Amazon
(brown, orange, yellow, olive, black)

Also $16 for larger thread diameter/quantities available from McMaster-Carr

 


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#1 | Tue, 11-17-09 07:52
jerry

I would like to use Kevlar thread for beading diamond cut stones, but I am not sure what size thread is recommended. Can you advise? Thanks! Jerry

 

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