Maine Thread Company

Now carrying Leather Balm. 100% of the materials are grown and manufactured in the USA. Grab a tin on our site!

One thousand teeny-tiny tubes of thread bound for steering wheel upholstery kits are headed out the door today!

We purchased this 1949 ring twister in 1985, and she’s still running every day. Through the decades, four generations of our family have worked on this machine. We’ve put in the work—replacing parts, rebuilding spindles, and staying on top of constant maintenance. As the years add up and it gets more challenging to maintain, we've explored alternatives. So far, though, nothing measures up.

A small run of your favorite tool bags are back in stock on our website!

https://mainethread.com/products/maine-thread-canvas-tool-bag

About five years ago we started learning how to make braided thread - having only manufactured twisted thread before, we had a lot to learn. Safe to say, it's gone well - our small leather goods customers love having the braided option for a cleaner, more polished look - and our larger boot manufacturing companies love it for their sole stitchers.

Demand is steadily growing, and we're trying to keep up. We've got two more braiders on the way to satisfy demand, and hopefully to add a handful of new colors to our line of waxed cords. Stay tuned!