Protective clothing

Protective clothing must perform reliably in extreme conditions – whether in industry, skilled trades, or emergency services. Our specialised sewing threads are exceptionally tear-resistant, heat- and flame-resistant, chemical-resistant, and built to withstand the toughest mechanical stress. They ensure secure, long-lasting seams in workwear, firefighting gear, rescue uniforms, and other safety-critical textiles. With our high-performance threads, you can create protective garments that meet the highest safety standards while delivering maximum protection.

Protective clothing

AMANN sewing thread recommendation for protective clothing

Our sewing thread recommendation for processing protective clothing is K-tech.

Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Needle thread			Bobbin or looper thread			Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
1	Closing seams	301 lockstitch	K-tech	50	60	K-tech	50	60	110	18
2	Topstitch seam	301 lockstitch	K-tech	35	80	K-tech	35	80	120	19

Firefighter uniform

AMANN sewing thread recommendation for firefighter uniforms

Our general sewing thread recommendation for processing firefighter uniforms is N-tech. For sewing seams on firefighter uniforms, we recommend using N-tech CS.

Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Needle thread			Bobbin or looper thread			Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
1	Closing and topstitch seams	301 lockstitch	N-tech	70	40	N-tech	70	40	80	12
2	Closing seams	401 double chainstitch	N-tech	70	40	N-tech	70	40	80	12
3	Topstitch seams	301 lockstitch	N-tech	40	75	N-tech	70	40	100	16
4	Serging seams	504 3-thread overlock stitch	N-tech CS	120	25	N-tech CS	120	25	70	10
5	Bar tack	304 lockstitch	N-tech	70	40	N-tech	70	40	80	12