Wetsuit Repair Question - Sewing Thread??

[UB]

:huh: I need to replace the velcor on my wetsuit. What type of thread do I use to re sew on the velcor - cotton, fishing line, other??

Thanks

 

[Missdirected]

Good question. I have always sent mine to the seamstress at the drycleaner. Perhaps if you take it there they can tell you. Just a thought.

 

[spectrum]

I'd get some nylon upolstry thread. I have a spool, needles and snips in my save-a-dive box.

Pete

 

[Dectek]

Use 100% nylon upholstery thread so it won't rot. Our local Fabric chain store (Joann's Fabrics) sells " Coats and Clark Black 100% nylon Upholstery thread # T26" Was $2.19 for 450 feet. Also Sold at Walmart as " Craft and button thread # CA00011" sometimes sold for 0.97. As per manufacture it is suitable for hand and machine sewing.

 

[UB]

Thanks Everyone. I picked up the thread yesterday at Walmart!

 

[Bob3]

After ya get done sewing, coat with some thinned wetsuit cement, it'll help protect the thread & if a stitch gets snagged, it won't all come undone.