BONDED POLYESTER


Bonded polyester has a protective coating on the thread to resist against fraying, needle friction and heat when it is sewn at higher speeds. Bonding also helps to prevent unraveling. It is important to note that colors of bonded threads appear slightly darker on the spool. Colors will become lighter when sewn.









Features: High Tenacity, Abrasion Resistance, Good Elongation, UV Resistance, Water Resistantce


  • Mildew, Aging, and Abrasion - Polyester thread has excellent resistance to mildew, aging, and abrasion.

  • Heat - Polyester thread begins to stick at approximately 440F, and melt at around 483F.

  • Chemical Resistance - Bleaches - In general, polyester thread has excellent resistance to bleaches and other oxidizing agents.

  • Chemical Resistance - Acids and Alkalis - Polyester thread has excellent resistance to most acids, but it will dissolve with partial decomposition in concentrated solutions of sulfuric acids. It has a fair resistance to alkalis.

  • Chemical Resistance - Hydrocarbons - Polyester thread has excellent resistance to hydrocarbons such as gasoline, Diesel, and kerosene.

Applications:

Bonded polyester does better than nylon when you are sewing things that have prolonged exposure to sunlight (UV rays) and moisture. This means it is a better choice for sewing anything that is going to be used outdoors most of the time. It is important to distinguish between prolonged and occasional use. For example, a tent used for annual camping trips can be sewn with either nylon or polyester; a tent used to house a field operation for a season should be sewn with polyester.


Uses for polyester thread include: auto and patio furniture, leatherwork, automobile upholstery, banners and flags, sports gear, dog collars, horse saddles and tack, knife sheaths, gun holsters, fishing lures, brief cases, marine covers, awnings, banners, boats, bookbinding, carpets, convertible tops, covers, curtains, hammocks, luggage, motorcycle seats and saddle bags, pet accessories, sails, shade structures, snowmobiles, and Tents.

Polyester - Size 15

Size 15 (Tex 16) Polyester is an ultra lightweight thread used on home and commercial machines with a size 70/10 to 80/12 needle. Its stitch appearance is inconspicuous. 


Polyester - Size 33
Size 33 (Tex 30) Polyester is a lightweight thread used on home and commercial machines with a size 80/12 to 90/14 needle. Its stitch appearance is inconspicuous. 

Polyester - Size 46
Size 46 (Tex 45) Polyester is a lightweight thread used on home and commercial machines with a size 90/14 to 100/16 needle. Its stitch appearance is inconspicuous.

Polyester - Size 69
Size 69 (Tex 70) is a middleweight thread used on home and commercial machines with a size 100/16 to 110 /18 needle. Its stitch appearance is inconspicuous, becoming more noticeable. It is the thickest size most home sewing machines can handle.

Polyester - Size 92
Size 92 (Tex 90) is a middleweight thread used on commercial machines with a size 110/18 to 125/20 needle. Its stitch appearance is noticeable. Most people cannot break a size 92 Polyester by hand.

Polyester - Size 138
Size 138 (Tex 135) is a middle to heavyweight thread used on commercial and heavy duty machines with a size 125/20 to 140/22 needle. Its stitch appearance is noticeable, beginning to stand out. 

Polyester - Size 207
Size 207 (Tex 210) is a heavyweight thread used on commercial and heavy duty machines with a size 140/22 to 180/24 needle. Its stitch appearance stands out.

Polyester - Size 277
Size 277 (Tex 270) is a heavyweight thread used on commercial and heavy duty machines with a size 180/24 to 220/26 needle. Its stitch appearance stands out, becoming more of a focal point.