Bowstring material

[Afgos]

Good day gents what materials other than B50 and Fast Flight are good for making bowstrings? Here in SA those two materials aren't sold as far as I know so I'm looking for alternatives. Thanks in advance.

[Afgos]

I did another look and found some bowstring material locally. But I would still like to here of alternatives should the supply run out.

[KenH]

Most of us buy bowstring material though the Internet few local suppliers.

[Longcruise]

I've never used it  but linen thread was used in the past.   Also silk.  Never used that either.   Might be someone here who has done it.

[Afgos]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated.

[Pat B]

I've heard some folks use one of the newer fishing lines to make up bow strings. I still prefer dedicated bow string material.

[Longcruise]

I've heard some folks use one of the newer fishing lines to make up bow strings. I still prefer dedicated bow string material.

I  did that and it made a fine string.  If nothing else is available it's an option but the relative cost per yard is prohibitive. 

Had completely forgotten about that string until you mentioned it.