Thread Selection Guide
Below is a table of functions and properties with corresponding product recommendations to help you in selecting the right thread for your specific application. If you need additional assistance in selecting the right tread, or advice from our technicians, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
| Application | Recommended Thread | ||
| Stiching/Decorative Sewing | Embroidery | ||
| Apparel | |||
| General Apparel / Light Weight Fabrics | Permacore polyester spun yarn M180 |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread: Super Twist POLYNEON 75 Classic |
|
| General Apparel / Medium Weight Fabrics | Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120 |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread: Super Twist POLYNEON 75 Classic |
|
| Heavy Apparel / Denim | Permacore polyester spun yarn M36, M50 |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread: Super Twist AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISAMET |
|
| Swimwear Underwear |
Acafil textured nylon | ||
| Active / Outdoor Apparel | SERALON staple spun polyester thread | ||
| Children's Wear | Permacore polyester spun yarn M180 |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread: Super Twist – Soft Burmilana No. 12 CO AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISA TEXLIGHT |
|
| Accessories | |||
| Leather Shoes Luggage |
Liberty PARKGATE core spun cotton polyester Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120, M16, M25, M30 ANEFIL® twisted multifilament polyester A&E SunStop® AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (decorative) A&E SunStop® multifilament UV resistant polyester Liberty cocoon bobbins |
||
| Décor / Bedding | |||
| Home Décor Upholstery Mattresses Quilts Sleeping Bags Horse Covers |
Liberty PARKGATE core spun cotton polyester Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120, M16, M25, M30 ANEFIL® twisted multifilament polyester A&E SunStop® AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (decorative) A&E SunStop® multifilament UV resistant polyester Liberty cocoon bobbins |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread: Super Twist POLYNEON 75 Classic Burmilana |
|
| Outdoor | |||
| Awnings Tie-downs Outdoor Equipment |
Liberty PARKGATE core spun cotton polyester Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120, M16, M25, M30 ANEFIL® twisted multifilament polyester AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (decorative) A&E SunStop® multifilament UV resistant polyester GORE™ TENARA® AMANN techX industrial sewing thread Liberty cocoon bobbins |
||
| Industrial | |||
| Industrial / Work Wear Aviation Automotive Military Equipment Geotextiles |
Liberty PARKGATE core spun cotton polyester Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120, M16, M25, M30 ANEFIL® twisted multifilament polyester AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (decorative) A&E SunStop® multifilament UV resistant polyester Liberty cocoon bobbins AMANN techX Industrial Sewing Thread range: K-tech Kc-tech Nc-tech N-tech / N-tech CS A-tech CS Serabond |
MADEIRA Specialised Embroidery Thread range: POLYNEON FR AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISAMET techX N-tech - Nomex® DuPont™ |
|
| Filters |
AMANN techX Industrial Sewing Thread range: ZYEX® PP-tech sabac SNA D-tech Kc-tech |
||
| Chemical Protective Clothing |
AMANN techX Industrial Sewing Thread range: ZYEX® GORE™ TENARA® sabac SNA |
||
| Freight Containers Fishing Nets |
AMANN techX Industrial Sewing Thread range: Xtreme-tech with Dyneema® |
||
| Function | |||
| Buttonhole | Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120 | ||
| Elasticating | Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120 | ||
| Multi-Directional Lockstitching Quilting |
Liberty Cocoon Bobbins Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120 |
AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISA / ISABOB polyester bobbin thread |
|
| Coverstiching / Topstitching | AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (decorative) | ||
| Serging / Over-locking |
Permacore polyester spun yarn M180 ACAFIL textured nylon |
||
| High Seam Strength |
Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120, M16, M25, M30 SERALON spun polyester thread ANEFIL® twisted multifilament polyester |
||
| Multi-Layer Stitching | Liberty PARKGATE core spun cotton polyester | ||
| Hand Sewing | AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (waxed version) | ||
| Appearance | |||
| High Sheen Appearance |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread - Super Twist Smooth |
||
| Glow-in the-dark |
AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISA TEXLIGHT |
|
|
| Metallic |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread - Super Twist AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISAMET |
||
| Matt |
AMANN Embroidery Thread: sabac Rasant |
||
| Raised Effect / Hand-Crafted Wool Look |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread: Burmilana |
||
| Special Property | |||
| Chemical Resistance |
AMANN techX Industrial Sewing Thread range: ZYEX® PP-tech |
||
| Heat Resistance / Flame Retardant |
AMANN techX industrial sewing thread range: GORE™ TENARA® D-tech K-tech Kc-tech Nc-tech N-tech / N-tech CS A-tech CS |
MADEIRA Specialised Embroidery Thread: POLYNEON FR AMANN Embroidery Thread: techX – meta-aramide spun threads |
|
| Conductive / Discharging Electrostatic Energy |
AMANN techX industrial sewing thread range: I-tech |
AMANN Embroidery Thread: I-tech |
|
| Anti-static |
AMANN techX industrial sewing thread range: C-tech |
||
| Infrared-absorbing | Rasant IR AMANN techX industrial sewing thread | ||
| Colour Fastness | SERALON spun polyester thread |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread - FROSTED MATT AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISAMET sabac polyester/polyester core spun |
|
| Garment Dyeing |
AMANN Embroidery Thread: MERCIFUL CORNETA |
||
| Shrinkage Resistance | SERALON spun polyester thread | ||
| UV Resistance | A&E SunStop® multifilament UV resistant polyester AMANN techX industrial sewing thread range: GORE™ TENARA® Serabond |
||
| Abrasion Resistance | Liberty PARKGATE core spun cotton polyester Permacore polyester spun yarn M80, M120 |
MADEIRA Embroidery Thread - Super Twist Resistant AMANN Embroidery Thread: ISAMET |
|
| Waterproof | AMANN Serabraid polyester braided continuous filament (decorative) | ||
| Recycled |
AMANN Embroidery Thread: LIFECYCLE THREADS |
||