Types of Sewing Thread Characteristics

Sewing threads are threads that are used for sewing textile materials, plastics, leather products and for sewing and stapling books and magazines. Sewing thread is characterized by sewability, durability and quality of appearance. Sewing thread is broadly divided into: natural fiber type, chemical fiber type, mixed type of three; sewing thread characteristics of the different materials have their own unique properties: --- good heat resistance, elasticity, abrasion resistance, moisture resistance, anti-bacterial ability is poor, suitable for high-speed sewing and durable pressing.

The most used is the long-staple cotton thread: is the use of long-staple cotton, through the combing, burnishing, mercerizing and become, and high-density twisting, so the tension is better than ordinary combed cotton. Often for cotton clothing and other cotton fabrics for sewing purposes

Specifications 20/2 (60/4), 20/3 (60/6) 40/2, 40/3, 20/9

Cotton thread: generally divided into combed and combed two parts of the real 100% cotton thread can be used to do the sewing of the whole combed cotton. Generally use 402, 202, 203 more. Is the cotton area of high-quality combed cotton combed wool and become. Cotton thread is often used for cotton clothing and other cotton fabrics for sewing purposes.

--- Smooth surface, soft luster, good elasticity, high temperature resistance. Used for sewing tweed clothing, satin fabrics; rayon colorful, but poor strength, moisture absorption is very poor, cheaper. Mostly used for machine embroidery.