Quality Counts-

   Yesterday, I was working on a couple of oriental runners. The job task was to remove the existing serging and re-serge four sides of each piece. Removing an existing serging is a lengthy process, because you literally have to undo the stitching, by hand. When I started the process, I was pretty appalled at the serging thread that was used to stitch the yarn into place. It was a clear thread, with not too much to it. I could literally just tug at it and it would break. The only attribute that had any value to the thread was that it was clear. Which isn't really a big deal, when you can easily match the thread to the yarn. Comparatively speaking, the gauge of the thread was smaller than any dental floss on the market.  Check out the pictures below:

Serging thread: "theirs" vs. DWP's

Serging thread: "theirs" vs. DWP's

    It may not be a noticeable difference in the first picture, however, I think it's clear to see the difference against the carpet. Our serging thread is at least three times the gauge of the thread used in this job. You would cut your hand trying to rip it apart with our serging thread. The second picture depicts both threads against the carpet, notice the clear one is barely visible against the carpet unless it's all balled up.

   Quality counts. If you're going to pay for a product, it should be something that is durable and will last a while. When I was pulling the serging off, stitched with the clear thread it just kept breaking, making the project longer than necessary. When the thread is durable enough, you can keep it all in one piece while de-stitching. In this case, I had a difficult time with both the thread and the serging yarn, both of which just kept breaking. Again, all this did was make the task at hand a lengthier project.

  This is nothing that is Earth shattering, mind you. However, I think it's a key factor in what makes DWP Carpet Binding different than the rest. We sought out many products upon opening up for business. We're also proud to say that we stand behind our supplier's products because the quality far exceeds many other options. Like any other smart shopper, we gladly pay higher prices for better quality.  As a consumer, you should do the same. If you're going to pay for something, make sure the quality is worth your hard-earned money!

Thank you to those who came to see us for their binding needs this week!

Happy weekend, everybody!