• Fiber Type: Polyester
• Thread Construction: Textured
• Application: 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.

Sizes Available

• Light: T-18
• Medium: T-24, T-35, T-50
• Heavy: T-70, T-105

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.

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.