Threads used for machine embroidery is made from rayon and polyester. Embroidery threads are usually made from soft 2-ply threads which have a higher sheen. Thread sizes ranges from 30 to 60; embroidery threads are also numbered differently than other threads. For example, an embroidery thread of size 40 is finer than another thread. Trilobal polyester threads are usually preferred over Rayon threads which are weaker and not colorfast.
Thread is a long thin strand of yarn that is used for sewing. There are different types of threads made from a variety of materials and used for different applications. Accept All Cookies Customise Cookies. Strictly Necessary Cookies. Personalisation Cookies. Marketing Cookies. Analytics Cookies. Selecting Your Sewing Threads Bulletin Contents What is a Sewing Thread?
Thread Classification Thread Terminology Quality Requirements Introduction The smallest failure in thread performance results in losses on investments in material, equipment, garment engineering, and labour.
What is a sewing thread? What are the factors that affect functions of a sewing thread? Hue and shade matching Colour fastness Stitch selection Uniformity of stitch formation Factors affecting performance Thread used in garments must be durable enough to withstand the abrasion and needle heat that occur while sewing, garment finishing, stretching and recovery during wear.
Thread performance in garments can be evaluated from its: Seam strength Abrasion resistance Elasticity Chemical resistance Flammability Colour fastness What is 'sewability'? Sewability parameters The parameters that define the superior sewability of thread are: No breakages in high-speed sewing Consistent stitch formation No skipped stitches Evenness, to prevent changes in tension during sewing A high level of abrasion resistance Sufficient surface smoothness, to pass easily through the machine guides Thread classification Thread can be classified in different ways.
Some common classifications are those based on: Substrate Construction Finish 1. Classification based on substrate Natural The usage of thread made from natural substrates is now minimal in industry applications. Synthetic Due to the limitations of natural fibres, thread users have turned to threads made from synthetic fibres as they have desirable properties of exceptionally high tenacity, high resistance to abrasion and good resistance to chemicals.
Classification based on construction thread structure Spun Thread is made using natural or synthetic fibres. Corespun Thread is a combination of staple fibres and filaments. The most commonly used corespun thread has multiple-ply construction, with each ply consisting of a polyester filament core with cotton or polyester fibres wrapped around the core.
Filament threads are stronger than spun threads of the same fibre and size. Three types of filament threads are commonly used: Monofilament Thread is made from a single continuous fibre with a specified thickness.
Basics of thread construction All conventional sewing threads begin their production cycle as simple yarns. Some terms used in the context of thread construction are: Twist — Twist is simply the number of turns per unit length. Classification based on thread finish Finishes are given to a thread for two purposes 1.
Package support Sewing threads are put in different types of packages according to the types of thread, machines and sewing needs. Thread terminology With a wide selection of threads to choose from, it is important to know some of the terminology associated with significant thread properties to judge the differences between different thread types.
Requirements of good quality sewing thread Good tensile strength holds the stitched seam securely during wash and wear. Good elasticity enables thread to recover its original length immediately after the tension has been released. The elasticity of sewing thread affects the strength and the finished quality of a stitched seam.
Colour fastness can be measured against: Chlorinated water Perspiration Cold water staining Dry cleaning Pressing - wet and dry Bleaching Minimal metamerism can be achieved by assessing colour with colour matching cabinets.
Contact us Download Technical Bulletin Also, there is a 28 wt thread and a 60 weight option but these are supposed to be rare. The 60 wt is normally reserved for the bobbin. Not necessarily. It will depend a lot on where you apply the thread and what treatment it receives. But generally, embroidery thread is not as strong as regular thread. One reason for this difference is the type of fiber the embroidery and regular threads are made from.
For example, some embroidery thread is made from rayon but the rayon fibers lose their strength when wet. That means the thread would most likely weaken and fall apart if you used the thread in a pant leg hem and your child spent time traveling through puddles.
Cotton threads can shrink which is why some embroidery threads are made from polyester. That fiber resists shrinking but it also resists dying. While your clothing may change color, the polyester thread remains the original color it was given. Then polyester embroidery threads still have the heat problem that polyester fibers have.
If exposed to too much heat, those threads could melt on you. A good cotton thread will resist the heat and look a lot better under those conditions.
Then overall, the thicker the thread the more strength it will have. It just has more density that will help it to withstand rough treatment than thinner thread has. Yes, you can and it may be a good idea to do so when the embroidered decoration is going to be given rough treatment for the next few years.
Even though there are subtle differences and different purposes to each thread type, you can still embroider with regular thread. After all, a thread is still a thread and each style does basically the same thing. The time you do not want to use regular thread is when your embroidery project is going to be very dense. Those types of projects are made for embroidery thread because it is finer and thinner than regular sewing thread.
It will also be easier to work with than regular thread and you should have fewer problems with your sewing machine if the machine likes the thread. That is a key concern as if your sewing machine does not like the thread you are using, you will have some sewing issues that slow your progress.
What that means is that you have to watch the brand name on the spools of thread. Some sewing machines do favor certain brands over others. This match may depend more on trial and error than anything else. You can replace that style of thread with another style of regular thread.
One option would be regular cotton sewing thread. When you make the replacement, you will have to make some adjustments to your sewing style. The first adjustment you will have to make is for the thickness of the thread. The regular thread may pile up on you and you will get more coverage on the fabric than you would with embroidery thread.
All the places that the thread travels have a purpose in maintaining the sewing machine's tension. In most of the newer machines, the tension disks are hidden inside a plastic cover.
This protects the disks from dust and damage, but it also does not allow you to see what may be happening. If you aren't purchasing quality thread, you may be damaging the disks.
Eventually, you could have problems with the machine maintaining an even tension as you sew. The debate among sewers about which thread is best often makes long discussions about what thread is the best. It's a balance of being thrifty but wanting a quality finished product. What is the difference between different qualities of thread? A home experiment is to get a 60X microscope and look at the different kinds of thread you have in your sewing basket.
As you view the various types of thread, think about how the thread passes through the fabric and how the loose fibers, being stuck in the fabric, will weaken what is left of the thread.
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