How to choose the thickness of sewing thread

Abstract: Sewing thread is the thread needed for knitted clothing products, which can be divided into three categories: natural fiber sewing thread, synthetic fiber sewing thread and mixed sewing thread. There are many kinds of sewing thread thickness, so how to divide the sewing thread thickness? How to choose the thickness of sewing thread? Let's have a look! How to divide the sewing thread thickness and how to choose the sewing thread thickness.

How to divide the thickness of sewing thread?

Divided by how many shares

The thickness of sewing thread is called as many strands as possible according to different materials, such as polyester staple fiber. For example, 40S/2 (40 strands) is what we usually sew clothes. If it is a polyester filament, it is generally called as many as D strands, such as 150D/3 (that is, 150D three-strand twisting).

In Chinese mainland, many people will also call it how many shares, such as: 2 shares, 3 shares, 4 shares, 6 shares and 9 shares.

How to choose the thickness of sewing thread

① The bobbin volume of the lock stitch sewing machine is limited, and the thinner sewing thread can accommodate the longer sewing thread, which saves the shuttle changing time and has high working efficiency.

② The size of fine sewing thread is small, which makes the chain sewing feel good.

③ Fine sewing thread takes up very little space when sewing, resulting in less fabric deformation and sewing wrinkling.

④ Small gauge needles can be used for fine sewing threads to avoid pinholes in fabrics.

⑤ Fine sewing thread can also reduce the protruding seam marks, make them trapped in the inner layer of the fabric surface, and reduce the impact of wear.