by KAP on Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:45 pm
I've ordered sewing thread directly from threadart.com with some reservations about their thread. For example, the web-site specified "long-staple" thread for their Threadart cotton thread; however,
after receiving a large Order (approx. $104.00) I noticed that neither the spools of thread (made in China) nor the invoice annotated "long-staple." Now I'm left to wonder? Is this thread long-staple or the cheap short-staple stuff.
Most people with knowledge about cotton thread know that the regular "short-staple" cotton thread is considered low-quality compared to "long-staple" and normally cost less.
Furthermore, "extra-long-staple" cotton thread cost about twice as much as "long-staple," and "extra-long-staple" cotton-thread cost about three-times as much as short-staple.
Finally, genuine "Egyptian-grown-cotton" cost even more. That's why the manufacture states these specifics on their spool of thread (i.e., long-staple, extra-long-staple, Egyptian-grown, etc.)
IT'S THE QUALITY !
Superior Thread company sells, and so do other outlets who sell Superior Thread notions, Egyptian-grown extra-long-staple cotton thread that is somewhat spendy thread but you can tell the difference...and believe me, you get what you pay for....
I know this reply does not specifically address Threadart Poly or Nylon thread but it's my observation about Threadart cotton thread.