Lava Core
- Fiber Type: Filament Polyester Core, Spun Polyester Wrap
- Finishes: Soft
- Thread Construction: Corespun - Polyester Wrapped
- Application: General - for sewing anything from light weight garments like blouse or dress shirts to heavy garments like jeans or coveralls.
Sizes Available
- Light: T-18, T-24
- Medium: T-30, T-40, T-50
- Heavy: T-60, T-80, T-105
- Extra Heavy: T-120, T-135, T-150, T-180, T-240, T-300
Advantages
- Higher strength per size than spun polyester threads.
- Excellent sewability.
- Superior ply security.
- Recommended for automatic sewing machines (multi-directional).
- Very good seam strength.
- Very good chemical resistance.
- Very good abrasion resistance.
- Very good colorfastness.
Comments
- Melts when temperatures exceed 485° F.
| Perma Core? |
| Tex Size |
T-18 |
T-24 |
T-30 |
T-40 |
T-60 |
T-80 |
T-105 |
T-120 |
| Yarn Size |
59/2 |
45/2 |
35/2 |
29/2 |
18/2 |
15/2 |
12/2 |
15/3 |
| Avg. Strength (Lbs) |
2.1 |
2.7 |
3.5 |
4.5 |
4.8 |
9 |
10.6 |
13.51 |
| Elongation (% at Break) |
21.5 |
20.5 |
21.5 |
21.5 |
24.2 |
24.8 |
26.3 |
25.7 |
| Shrinkage: |
| BW |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
| HA |
<3% |
<3% |
<3% |
<3% |
<3% |
<3% |
<3% |
<3% |
| Loop Strength (Lbs) |
2.7 |
4 |
5.2 |
6.3 |
11.6 |
13.3 |
15.8 |
20.5 |