
Sewing thread classification and related characteristics
Time of issue:
2021-09-15
Cotton sewing thread: It has the characteristics of high strength, good heat resistance, suitable for high-speed sewing and durable pressing, etc. It is mainly used for sewing cotton fabrics, leather and high-temperature ironing.
1. Natural fiber sewing thread
1. Cotton sewing thread: It has the characteristics of high strength, good heat resistance, suitable for high-speed sewing and durable pressing, etc. It is mainly used for sewing cotton fabrics, leather and high-temperature ironing.
2. Silk thread: It has excellent luster and strength, and its elasticity and wear resistance are better than cotton thread; it is suitable for all kinds of silk clothing, high-end woolen clothing, fur and leather clothing decorative embroidery, etc.
2. Synthetic fiber sewing thread
1. Polyester sewing thread: It is the most important sewing thread at present. It has high strength (will not reduce the strength when wet), good elasticity, wear resistance, low shrinkage (less than 1% after setting), low moisture regain, and has Good high and low temperature resistance, light resistance, water resistance, chemical stability and other characteristics; suitable for the sewing of denim, sportswear, leather products, car seats, wool and military uniforms.
2. Nylon sewing thread (nylon): high strength and elongation, good elasticity, its breaking strength is three times higher than that of cotton thread of the same specification; suitable for sewing chemical fiber, woolen, leather and elastic clothing, sewing of car seats, etc.
3. Vinylon sewing thread: It has the characteristics of high strength and stable stitches; it is suitable for sewing thick canvas, furniture cloth, labor insurance products, etc.
4. Acrylic sewing thread: mainly used as decorative thread and embroidery thread, the yarn twist is low and dyed brightly.
3. Mixed sewing thread
1. Polyester-cotton sewing thread: It can ensure the requirements of strength, wear resistance and low shrinkage rate, suitable for high sewing; suitable for all kinds of clothing such as cotton and polyester-cotton.
2. Core-spun thread: suitable for high-speed sewing and high-strength garments.
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