Thread Construction

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Air Entangled Thread Construction

• Made from 100% polyester continuous filaments - Magic?/a>
• Sews on all types of sewing equipment (lockstitch, chainstitch, overedge, etc.)
• High initial modulus for excellent loop formation
• Does not have as soft a "hand" as spun polyester
• Less expensive than Corespun & spun threads
• Excellent seam durability - high loop strength
• For all types of garment and home furnishing applications

Corespun Thread Construction

• Sews on all types of sewing equipment with minimum sewing problems (lockstitch, chain, overedge, etc.)
• Sews on automatic multidirectional sewing machines
• Higher strength per size than spun polyester
• Fibrous surface - soft hand, no sheen, low friction
• High elongation for greater seam strength & seam elasticity
  Approx. 60% polyester core - more uniform than spun
• Allow use of smaller thread size but maintain seam strength

Monocord Thread Construction

• Made from 100% continuous filament nylon - Anecord Nylon?/a> - bonded only
• Flat and ribbon-like
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Excellent seam durability
• High tenacity
• Generally industrial sewing applications: furniture, leather goods, footwear, luggage, sporting goods
• Prewound bobbins have higher yardage
• More expensive - limited color line

Monofilament Thread Construction

• Made from a single end of 100% continuous filament nylon - Clearlon?/a>
• Translucent so it blends in with many colors
• Not recommended for seams that lay adjacent to the skin
• Inexpensive compared to other thread types

Spun Thread Construction

• Made from 100% staple
• Fibrous surface - soft hand, low sheen, low friction
• Sews on most types of sewing equipment (lockstitch, chain-stitch, overedge, etc.)
• Less expensive than Corespun threads
• High elongation for greater seam strength & seam elasticity

Textured Thread Construction

• Made from 100% continuous filament, polyester or nylon
• Sews on overedge, coverstitch, and chainstitch machines (but no on 301 lockstitch machines)
• High bulk thread for excellent seam coverage and seam elasticity
• High sheen
• Lowest purchase price

Twisted Multifilament Thread Construction

• Made from 100% continuous filament - Anefil Nylon?/a> & Anefil Polyester?/a> - soft or bonded
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Excellent seam durability
• High tenacity - greater strength per size
• Generally industrial sewing applications: furniture, footwear, luggage, sporting goods
• More expensive - limited color line

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