I blew out 3 inches of thread on a seam. The seam is not torn and I want to sew this back myself. I was told to send this to WindFire design but shipping is way to much from Ontario.
One site recommends the following - "Use commercial quality, 100 percent nylon or 100 percent polyester thread. Polyester is a little softer than nylon"
Another says - "Do not use nylon thread as its is too slippery for the kite application. The best option is bonded polyester thread. It resists UV rays very well and is very strong and tough."

So which sewing thread is better to buy. A brand name would really help.

I am currently building a kite. After a ton of research and many many hours of searching, this is the best thread I was able to find. I have bought some and can confirm that it works great for sewing .75 oz coated ripstop. (haven't tried it on any other weight ripstop)

http://goodwinds.com/sail-supplies/thread.html

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Quote: Originally posted by Purely Luck

I am currently building a kite. After a ton of research and many many hours of searching, this is the best thread I was able to find. I have bought some and can confirm that it works great for sewing .75 oz coated ripstop. (haven't tried it on any other weight ripstop) http://goodwinds.com/sail-supplies/thread.html

Thanks for the link, that was usefull. I saw this product in a previous search and did not know which weight and size to use.

I have been making and repairing kites for over 10 years. Size #33 in bonded nylon or poly will do.

Susan (npw goddess)

Quote: Originally posted by kitemaker4

I have been making and repairing kites for over 10 years. Size #33 in bonded nylon or poly will do. Susan (npw goddess)

Thanks Susan

Finally got the thread Susan suggested and the deed is done. I dare anyone now to find that separated seam. I found a 60 yr old sewing machine in the basement which worked, once I figured out how to use it. I had some spare rip stop nylon that I used to practice on. Good thing too as the thread tension and bobbin tension had to be adjusted to get a tight looking thread, otherwise it would have looked like a dogs breakfast.

Thanks for all the help