Solar fix thread

[gscmarine]

 Hi all,
I have been using Tenara thread on and off for some time now, and want to start using PTFE thread exclusively on all my new jobs. What are peoples opinion between Tenara and Solarfix? I have to do a lot of machine adjustments (Highlead GC0618-1SC walking foot) with tenara. Just curious which one sews better. Thanks.
Geoff

[Mike]

my machines (singer and juki )  run fine with no adjustment with the solarfix!

[Mojo]

Geoff:

I sew exclusively with Solarfix. You will find that the twist on Solarfix is different then Tenara making it much easier to sew with.

I put a little less tension on the Solarfix ( 2000 ) then I do poly 138. It seems to like a little more bottom tension for some reason or another.

Your going to find Solarfix is MUCH easier to sew with then Tenara. If you run into problems let me know. I have a very good handle on Solarfix since I am burning through alot of spools of the stuff every year. If I do not have an answer I can put you in touch with Michael from Solarfix. he has been a great resource for me.

I am always teasing MiamiMike about the cost every time I order Solarfix. I have already ordered
3 spools from him this year and its only January. Yikes...... I forgot how many spools I went through last year but it was alot. :(

Chris

[babock]

I have never used Tenara or Solarfix. If I switched over from polyester V92, is it the Solarfix 2000 that I need to get? What size needle?

Does trivantage carry it?

[raindodger]

+1 to what everyone else has said here...

Solarfix is the way to go. I tried Tenara once and had a lot of problems, it was a constant battle to keep it sewing.  Solarfix hasn't given me any problems.

[gscmarine]

Thanks for the info, I will try it. Is the 2000 size equivalent to 138 polyester?

[Mojo]

Yes, the 2000 is equal to 138. You can go with 2200 but your going to get alot less on the spool and it is over kill.

If your using v92 then I would go with 2000 as well. It is about the same size as v92 but has the strength of 138.

Chris

[bobbin]

Great info., Mojo.  Thanks. 

[babock]

Size 18 needle ok for the 2000 with Sunbrella?

[gscmarine]

Thanks for all the info. Just ordered a sample spool.

[Mojo]

Yes, a size 18 needle will work with 2000 on sunbrella or what have you. I typically use a size 18 on Sattler and Recacril daily with 2000.

Chris