Re: "The Textile Restoration Studio"/polyester thread

[Jenny Barnett <andelos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Karin von Lerber, Prevart GmbH wrote:

>   I have been trying to trace down the firm "The textile conservation
> studio". They used to have such nice fine polyester thread in many,
> many beautiful colours! I confess, that it is years ago since I
> contacted them last, and now all my mail is sent back to me stamped
> "moved". Can somebody perhaps tell me, whether this firm still exists
> and where they moved? Or does someone know of a new source for the
> fine polyester thread (it was as fine as "restoration silk" and came
> in at least 30 different colours)? Of course in "small quantities",
> i.e. *not* 1'000 bobins of each 1'000 meters...
>
> Dear Karin,
> Gütermanns make this fine Polyester thread called "Skala" in many
> colours. It is available from some suppliers to the clothing trade
> (see your local Yellow Pages) or from Testafabrics (USA) which has
> agents everywhere. Visit their web site: www.testfabrics.com and drool
> over the goodies!
>
> good luck and best wishes,
>
> Jenny Barnett
> Andelos Textielrestauratie
> Oude Looiersstraat 65-67
> 1016 VH Amsterdam
> NETHERLANDS
> tel/fax 00 31 (0)20 427 18 27
> andelos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx