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Used in overedge and coverstitch machines for
seaming knit products such as fleece sweat
shirts and pants, etc. Also used for serging
operations on woven fabrics.
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| Fiber Type |
Polyester |
| Thread Construction |
Textured |
| Sizes Available |
Light: T-18 |
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Medium: T-24, T-35,
T-50 |
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Heavy: T-60, T-105 |
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Advantages |
- Excellent seam coverage.
- Good resistance to chemical degradation.
- Superior thread lubricant that allows it
to be sewn with minimum thread tensions.
- Partially translucent so it blends in
with many shades.
- Less expensive than core, spun, air
entangled threads, & higher tenacity
textured threads.
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Comments |
Harder
to thread the needle as compared to spun
threads.
Melts when temperatures exceed 480°
F.
Will not sew on lockstitch machines.
Can snag on rough surfaces causing problems.
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