Main uses
- Leather and footwear
- Bags and handbags
- Sofas and furniture
- Outdoor goods and tarpaulins
Polyester Filament Sewing Thread
Supplied as raw white cones for dyeing and winding.
Polyester filament threadTwisted from high-tenacity continuous polyester filament, this thread is smooth and lustrous with high strength and low stretch, suited to heavy materials and load-bearing seams.
Why choose Polyester Filament Sewing Thread?
- Stronger than spun thread of the same thickness
- Smooth surface for clean, lustrous stitches
- Resists abrasion, sunlight, and washing
- Low stretch keeps seams dimensionally stable
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Specifications
- Material
- 100% high-tenacity polyester filament
- Construction
- 2-ply / 3-ply twisted
- Common sizes
- Tkt 10–250; see the tables below
- Supply form
- Raw white cones
- Custom
- Other deniers and plies made to order
Series and specifications
Technical data for each series; figures are typical values. Please quote the item or ticket number when enquiring.
Filo|High-tenacity continuous filament polyester
12 sizesTwisted from high-tenacity polyester filament, with high strength, low stretch, and a soft lustre. Twelve sizes from very heavy Tkt 10 to fine Tkt 250, for leather, footwear, and other load-bearing seams.
Features
- High abrasion resistance
- Gentle lustre
- Chemical resistance
- Extensive colour range
Main uses
- Leather goods
- Formal tailoring
- Footwear
- Blind stitching
- Bedding
| Ticket | Item | Tex | Jap. No. | Length (m) | dtex | Strength (cN) | Boiling shrinkage (%) | Dry-heat shrinkage @150°C (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | L9003 | 270 | / | 300 | 3000 | >19500 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 15 | L6303 | 180 | 2 | 450 | 2100 | >13800 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 20 | L4203 | 135 | 5 | 600 | 1400 | >9400 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 24 | L3003 | 105 | 8 | 900 | 1000 | >6700 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 30 | L2503 | 80 | 10 | 1000 | 830 | >5600 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 40 | L2103 | 60 | 20 | 1200 | 700 | >3650 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 60 | L1503 | 45 | 30 | 1800 | 500 | >3250 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 80 | L1003 | 35 | 40 | 2400 | 330 | >2130 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 120 | L703 | 21 | 50 | 3000 | 230 | >1550 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 200 | L503 | 12 | 60 | 3000 | 170 | >1060 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 230 | L702 | 12 | 80 | 4000 | 160 | >1050 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
| 250 | L502 | 10 | 100 | 5000 | 110 | >680 | <1.0 | <2.0 |
Dura|Low-shrinkage continuous filament polyester
2 sizesVery high strength polyester filament thread with boiling-water shrinkage of only 0.3%–0.5%, an even body, and little hairiness. Seams stay flat without shrinking or puckering, suited to premium non-iron shirts and light, wrinkle-prone fabrics.
Features
- High abrasion resistance
- Gentle lustre
- Very low shrinkage
- Chemical resistance
- Extensive colour range
Main uses
- Premium non-iron shirts
- Light, wrinkle-prone fabrics
- Denim
- Sun-protective clothing
| Ticket | Item | Tex | Jap. No. | Length (m) | dtex | Strength (cN) | Boiling shrinkage (%) | Dry-heat shrinkage @150°C (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | A703 | 23 | 50 | 3000 | 230 | >1050 | <0.5 | <1 |
| 180 | A702 | 16 | 80 | 5000 | 160 | >720 | <0.5 | <1 |
Filo Plus|High-elongation continuous filament polyester
2 sizesMade from pure polyester filament with elongation of 55%–60%. On highly stretchable areas such as collars, bias seams, and hems it greatly reduces seam breakage and improves seam quality.
Features
- Very high elasticity
- Good seam appearance
- High productivity
- Chemical resistance
- Extensive colour range
Main uses
- Underwear
- Stretch garments
- Activewear
- Swimwear
| Ticket | Item | Tex | Jap. No. | Length (m) | dtex | Strength (cN) | Elongation (%) | Dry-heat shrinkage @150°C (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | K903 | 30 | / | 3000 | 300 | 1100 | >60 | <3.0 |
| 140 | K902 | 20 | / | 3000 | 200 | 750 | >60 | <3.0 |
- Washing colour fastness
- ISO 105-C06 (B2S): 4 g/L detergent + 1 g/L sodium perborate, 50 ± 2°C, 30 min, colour change / staining grade 4.
- Lengths are metres per cone; entries marked g are cone weight in grams.
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