Choosing the Right Backings and Facings for Every Job The major criteria will have to be chosen. In such cases, the appropriate thread which satisfies all In most cases, a garment manufacturer will be called upon to achieve a combination of objectives (e.g., sheen, strength, abrasion resistance, etc.). The above table is to be used as a guide. Good all-around colour fastness properties and matt appearance Thread / fabric shrinkage compatibility for cottonsДЄll cotton soft furnishings products (e.g., bed linen, table coverings, etc.) Same dyestuffs can be used for dyeing Cotton and Viscose Rayon Gives more volume to satin stitches and a slight 3D effect Good all-around colour fastness propertiesД¬hildren's garments and embroidered emblems (e.g., workwear, footwear, rugged sportswear, denims, leather garments) Polyester threads greatly enhance machine productivity. With rayon threads, machine speeds cannot usually exceed 600 SPM. Trilobal polyester threads have significantly higher breaking strength as compared to rayon and can be run at sewing speeds exceeding 800 Stitches Per Minute (SPM). *Unless specifically dyed with dyestuffs which exhibit minimum colour loss or colour change when exposed to bleach. Due to its poor abrasion resistance and colour fastness to bleach, it should never be a first choice. Still a choice for some embroiderers in other markets because of the relationship they have with the thread supplier. First choice for garment dyed embroidery. Recommended for use on cotton where thread/fabric shrinkage compatibility is a factor and for applications where high lustre is not required. Characteristics of Various Embroidery Thread TypesДЇirst choice for garments likely to be laundered frequently in bleach and for workwear subject to abrasion and regular industrial laundering also for footwear and sports clothing. Metallic sewing threads areДЄ popular modern choice, especially suitable for decorative stitching on all kinds of denim wear and provides a brilliant appearance for special effects. Polyester has advantages over rayon in terms of superior dry and wet strength, abrasion resistance and shade fastness / colour retention.Д¬oats provide an extensive, creative product range in embroidery and embellishment threads. Polyester threads, in particular, are now becoming more popular because of their ability to withВstand more demanding washingДЄnd dry cleaning performance standards. Trilobal polyester and rayon continuous filament embroidery threads are now in widespread use all around the world. Lower and more tightly controlled to allow high performance, outstanding quality, and to minimise the risk of stains. The lubricant used for embroidery threads is If apparel sewing threads were to be used for embroidery the lubricant can potentially migrate from the thread and stain the fabric. The quality and quantity of lubricant used in these sewing threads is different to that of embroidery threads and helps to minimise the friction andДЄbrasiveness while the machine is running at these higher speeds. These threads are developed for industrial sewing machines where speeds can exceed 4,000 rpm. If apparel sewing threads are used for embroidery these need to be carefully tested to avoid garment issues. When a matt appearance is preferred, an apparel thread can be used. When a lustrous appearance is preferred for embroidery, the most popular thread types are: Thread Recommendations for Embroidery IntroductionДЄny thread product that will sew successfully on lockstitch machines employing Stitch Types 301 and 304 will usually work for embroidery applications. WeвЂ™ve stitched out some samples with each thread so you can see exactly how these threads perform.Characteristics of Various Embroidery Thread TypesД¬hoosing the Right Backings and Facings for Every JobД¬ommon Embroidery Sewing Problems Possible Causes and Solutions We hoped this helps give you an idea of what hand embroidery threads exist, as well as some ideas for how different threads should be chosen depending on the look youвЂ™re planning on achieving. To shop the variegated thread Frutti, head on over to

The search for the perfect 12wt thread is over! You can shop Spagetti here: ДЄnd for those looking for an extra pop of colour? Frutti is the thread for you. 12wt cotton or a single strand of thread floss is perfect for smaller details and designs or adding intricate stitching in a small area. The thread has this process done a second time, giving you a super low lint finish that leaves your stitching showing off clean and beautiful, without being hidden under a halo of lint. These 12wt long staple Egyptian cotton threads have undergone a process called double gassing where 80% of the lint was burned off its surface.

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