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**Grumpy old man** · 01-30-2016, 07:59 AM

I had to order some upholstery thread for my projects and checking prices I ran across this (New to me ) glow in the dark thread for custom seat upholstery.

https://www.superiorthreads.com/sewglow/

https://www.superiorthreads.com/sewglow-gallery/

Jrainman · 01-30-2016, 08:13 AM

I can see this being used a lot Neat stuff

Is it expensive compared to normal thread 1x 2x 3x the cost?

hugger6933 · 01-30-2016, 08:17 AM

That could make a plain seat really cool looking.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-30-2016, 08:44 AM

Looks to be about $25.00 a small spool . that's cheap some of the new super high performance threads are over $110.00 But guaranteed to out last the material used to build the seats !

the price of upholstery supplies has gone freaking crazy in the last few years

glue used to be $26.00 now over $125.00 for 5 gallons

good Vinyl used to be $7.50 now it's over $20.00 a yard

Sew foam used to be $50.00 now it's over $180.00 for 20 yards

i used to sell a basic pleated truck seat cover for $200.00 installed fixing the springs and foam ,Now it's over $400.00 +

Bigdav160 · 01-30-2016, 08:55 AM

And all that stuff is made from petroleum.

The prices have been slow to come back down.

**special-K** · 01-30-2016, 10:44 AM

I've only seen the cost of fuel drop. Everything that went up claiming it was due to fuel prices it as much or more still.

Personally, I'd want the better quality thread on custom upholstery more than a gimmick thread.

RANDY COX · 01-30-2016, 10:59 AM

I agree with you there Special-K about oil and gas, gas is about the only thing that's came down, why hasn't a quart of oil came down.. let me guess a barrel of oil has to be down for quite a while before it comes down...so they say...don't get me started LOL?

**truckster** · 01-30-2016, 11:38 AM

Looks cool, but won't it give me butt cancer?

Just kidding, of course.

zeldman · 01-30-2016, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

Looks cool, but won't it give me butt cancer?

Just kidding, of course.

Well, I had thoughts of getting some just to repair my lucky boxers, but now I think I will pass.

01-30-2016, 07:59 AM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Something different for the custom guys I had to order some upholstery thread for my projects and checking prices I ran across this (New to me ) glow in the dark thread for custom seat upholstery. https://www.superiorthreads.com/sewglow/ https://www.superiorthreads.com/sewglow-gallery/

01-30-2016, 08:13 AM	#2
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 684	Re: Something different for the custom guys I can see this being used a lot Neat stuff Is it expensive compared to normal thread 1x 2x 3x the cost?

01-30-2016, 08:17 AM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Something different for the custom guys That could make a plain seat really cool looking.

01-30-2016, 08:44 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Something different for the custom guys Looks to be about $25.00 a small spool . that's cheap some of the new super high performance threads are over $110.00 But guaranteed to out last the material used to build the seats ! the price of upholstery supplies has gone freaking crazy in the last few years glue used to be $26.00 now over $125.00 for 5 gallons good Vinyl used to be $7.50 now it's over $20.00 a yard Sew foam used to be $50.00 now it's over $180.00 for 20 yards i used to sell a basic pleated truck seat cover for $200.00 installed fixing the springs and foam ,Now it's over $400.00 +

01-30-2016, 08:55 AM	#5
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Something different for the custom guys And all that stuff is made from petroleum. The prices have been slow to come back down. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

01-30-2016, 10:44 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Something different for the custom guys I've only seen the cost of fuel drop. Everything that went up claiming it was due to fuel prices it as much or more still. Personally, I'd want the better quality thread on custom upholstery more than a gimmick thread. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-30-2016, 10:59 AM	#7
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Something different for the custom guys I agree with you there Special-K about oil and gas, gas is about the only thing that's came down, why hasn't a quart of oil came down.. let me guess a barrel of oil has to be down for quite a while before it comes down...so they say...don't get me started LOL? __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-30-2016, 11:38 AM	#8
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Something different for the custom guys Looks cool, but won't it give me butt cancer? Just kidding, of course.



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