Kite flying comes down to the line in your hand, and a good line starts with the thread. Coats brings together a family of cotton kite flying threads under the Sankal brand, from the 24 Carat collection to Chain 8, Bear and Falcon.
Every thread in the range is made from premium or superior cotton and comes in a choice of cord options and pack sizes, so you can pick the line that suits the way you fly.
Use this page to explore each product, compare cord and pack options side by side, and find the right thread for you.
On this page
Kite flying threads at a glance
Made from cotton
Every thread in the range is made from premium or superior cotton. 24 Carat Palladium is made from premium Egyptian Giza cotton.
A choice of cord
Choose from 6 cord, 9 cord and 12 cord options. Cord options vary by product.
Pack sizes
Available in 500 g and 250 g packs, with 900 metre options for Chain 24 Carat, Chain 8 and Bear.
The 24 Carat collection
Three threads from the Sankal 24 Carat line. Each is made from premium cotton and offers superior strength, superior polishing and a strong grip.
24 Carat Palladium
9 cord, made from premium Egyptian Giza cotton.
24 Carat Tejas
9 or 12 cord, made from premium cotton.
Chain 24 Carat
6, 9 or 12 cord, made from premium cotton.
24 Carat Palladium
Palladium is made from premium Egyptian Giza cotton, which makes the thread exceptionally strong for kite flying.
Key features
- Superior strength
- Superior polishing
- Strong grip
| Brand | Sankal |
| Ticket | 8 |
| Cord | 9 cord |
| Pack size | 500 g / 250 g |
| Composition | Egyptian Giza cotton |
24 Carat Tejas
Tejas is made from premium cotton, which makes it a strong thread for kite flying.
Key features
- Superior strength
- Superior polishing
- Strong grip
| Brand | Sankal |
| Ticket | 8 |
| Cord | 9 cord / 12 cord |
| Pack size | 500 g / 250 g |
Chain 24 Carat
Chain 24 Carat is made from premium cotton, which makes it a strong thread for kite flying.
Key features
- Superior strength
- Superior polishing
- Strong grip
| Brand | Sankal |
| Ticket | 8 |
| Cord | 6 cord / 9 cord / 12 cord |
| Pack size | 500 g / 250 g / 900 metre |
Chain 8, Bear and Falcon
Three threads made from superior, 100% cotton, offering superior strength and less breakage.
Chain 8
Chain 8 is the most popular brand for kite flying. It is made from superior cotton, which makes it a strong thread for kite flying.
Key features
- Superior cotton
- Superior strength
- Less breakage
| Brand | Sankal |
| Ticket | 8 |
| Cord | 6 cord / 9 cord / 12 cord |
| Pack size | 500 g / 250 g / 900 metre |
| Composition | 100% cotton |
Bear
Bear is made from superior cotton, which makes it a strong thread for kite flying.
Key features
- Superior cotton
- Superior strength
- Less breakage
| Brand | Sankal |
| Ticket | 8 |
| Cord | 6 cord / 9 cord / 12 cord |
| Pack size | 500 g / 250 g / 900 metre |
| Composition | 100% cotton |
Falcon
Falcon is made from superior cotton, which makes it a strong thread for kite flying.
Key features
- Superior cotton
- Superior strength
- Less breakage
| Brand | Sankal |
| Ticket | 8 |
| Cord | 9 cord |
| Pack size | 500 g / 250 g |
| Composition | 100% cotton |
Compare the kite flying thread range
| Product | Collection | Ticket | Cord | Pack size | Made from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Carat Palladium | 24 Carat collection | 8 | 9 cord | 500 g / 250 g | Premium Egyptian Giza cotton |
| 24 Carat Tejas | 24 Carat collection | 8 | 9 cord / 12 cord | 500 g / 250 g | Premium cotton |
| Chain 24 Carat | 24 Carat collection | 8 | 6 cord / 9 cord / 12 cord | 500 g / 250 g / 900 metre | Premium cotton |
| Chain 8 | Chain 8, Bear and Falcon | 8 | 6 cord / 9 cord / 12 cord | 500 g / 250 g / 900 metre | Superior cotton (100% cotton) |
| Bear | Chain 8, Bear and Falcon | 8 | 6 cord / 9 cord / 12 cord | 500 g / 250 g / 900 metre | Superior cotton (100% cotton) |
| Falcon | Chain 8, Bear and Falcon | 8 | 9 cord | 500 g / 250 g | Superior cotton (100% cotton) |
Frequently asked questions
Which cord options are available?
24 Carat Palladium and Falcon come in 9 cord. 24 Carat Tejas comes in 9 cord and 12 cord. Chain 24 Carat, Chain 8 and Bear come in 6 cord, 9 cord and 12 cord.
Which pack sizes can I buy?
The range is available in 500 g and 250 g packs. Chain 24 Carat, Chain 8 and Bear are also available in 900 metre options.
Which thread is made from Egyptian Giza cotton?
24 Carat Palladium is made from premium Egyptian Giza cotton.
How do the 24 Carat threads differ from Chain 8, Bear and Falcon?
The 24 Carat threads (Palladium, Tejas and Chain 24 Carat) are made from premium cotton and offer superior strength, superior polishing and a strong grip. Chain 8, Bear and Falcon are made from superior, 100% cotton and offer superior strength and less breakage.
Enquire about Coats kite flying threads
For availability and product enquiries, get in touch with the Coats team.