Which raw materials are used to manufacture sewing threads?
Not every textile raw material is suitable to produce sewing threads and embroidery threads. Only a few meet the high requirements placed on sewing threads by the sewing process and subsequent use. In addition to construction and fineness, the properties of a sewing thread are determined by the choice of raw material. The raw material has a decisive influence on the performance profile in terms of tear and abrasion resistance, elasticity, sewability, colour fastness and much more. Sewing threads are crafted from a variety of natural fibres and synthetic fibres. The most common synthetic fibres for sewing threads are polyester (PET), polyamide (PA) – often polyamide is also named as nylon. The most common natural fibre for sewing threads is cotton (CO).
Discover on our AMANN Knowledge Hub how different raw materials influence thread performance and application suitability.
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