Sewing threads for medical protective clothing and surgical garments
Medical protective clothing requires seams that remain reliable under demanding hygiene, laundering and processing conditions. Sewing threads must provide consistent seam strength, abrasion resistance and reliable sewability while matching the requirements of the finished textile.
AMANN recommends Saba 120 for many medical garment applications, including surgical gowns, surgical pants, medical workwear and surgical masks. Depending on the garment construction, typical stitch types include 301 lockstitch, 401 double chainstitch, 504 overlock and 514 four-thread overlock.
Surgical Masks
AMANN sewing thread recommendation for surgical masks
Reliable and consistent seams are essential when processing textile surgical masks. For closing and topstitch seams, Saba 120 / Tex 24 can be used with a 301 lockstitch.
| Seam no. | Seam type | Stitch type | Needle thread | Bobbin or looper thread | Needle size min. Nm | Needle size min. no | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | |||||
| 1 | Closing and topstitch seams | 301 lockstitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
Medical tunics and casaques
AMANN sewing thread recommendation for medical tunics and casaques
Medical tunics and casaques require durable seams while maintaining comfort and reliable processing on lightweight fabrics. Saba 120 is a versatile sewing thread for closing, topstitch and overlock seams.
Depending on the fabric, stitch density and sewing conditions, other AMANN products may also be suitable. For emblem embroidery, AMANN recommends Isacord or Serafil fine.
| Seam no. | Seam type | Stitch type | Needle thread | Bobbin or looper thread | Needle size min. Nm | Needle size min. No | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | |||||
| 1 | Closing and topstitch seams | 301 lockstitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
| 2 | Closing seams | 514 4-thread overlock stitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
Surgical Gowns
Surgical gowns combine lightweight textile constructions with seams that need to remain reliable during production and use. Depending on the seam construction, both lockstitch and overlock stitch types can be used.
AMANN sewing thread recommendation for surgical gowns
Surgical gowns combine lightweight textile constructions with seams that need to remain reliable during production and use. Depending on the seam construction, both lockstitch and overlock stitch types can be used.
For the applications shown above, AMANN recommends Saba 120 / Tex 24.
| Seam no. | Seam type | Stitch type | Needle thread | Bobbin or looper thread | Needle size min. Nm | Needle size min. No | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | |||||
| 1 | Closing and topstitch seams | 301 lockstitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
| 2 | Closing seams | 514 4-thread overlock stitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
Surgical Pants
AMANN sewing thread recommendation for surgical pants
Surgical pants require comfortable yet durable seam constructions that can withstand regular movement and repeated use. Different seam positions may therefore use different stitch formations.
For closing, topstitch and serging seams, Saba 120 / Tex 24 can be combined with stitch types such as 301 lockstitch, 401 double chainstitch and 504 overlock.
| Seam no. | Seam type | Stitch type | Needle thread | Bobbin or looper thread | Needle size min. Nm | Needle size min. No | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | Article | Ticket no. | Tex no. | |||||
| 1 | Closing and topstitch seams | 301 lockstitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
| 2 | Closing seams | 401 double chainstitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
| 3 | Serging seams | 504 3-thread overlock stitch | Saba | 120 | 24 | Saba | 120 | 24 | 65 | 9 |
Requirements for sewing threads in medical protective clothing
The sewing thread is an important part of the overall seam construction. Depending on the garment, fabric and intended use, requirements may include:
- reliable seam strength
- high abrasion resistance
- consistent sewing performance
- suitability for lightweight textile constructions
- resistance to repeated laundering and care processes
- reliable performance with the selected stitch and seam type
The right combination of sewing thread, stitch type, needle size and fabric construction helps ensure consistent seam quality throughout production and use.
Choosing the right sewing thread for medical garments
There is no single sewing parameter that works for every medical textile. The ideal sewing thread and thread size depend on several factors, including:
- garment type
- fabric material and construction
- fabric weight
- seam construction
- stitch type and stitch density
- needle size
- laundering and care requirements