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Our Wiki provides clear, structured and reliable technical information on sewing and embroidery threads, materials, applications and performance characteristics. Explore detailed definitions, process explanations and foundational knowledge.

Preventing seam puckering

Learn how to prevent seam puckering in garment manufacturing by optimizing sewing parameters, thread tension, fabric feeding, and material selection. Discover how…

Stitch types and sewing thread requirement

Learn about industrial stitch types, sewing thread consumption, stitch density, seam construction, and thread balance according to ISO 4915. Discover how lockstitch,…

Industrial production of threads

Discover the complete production process of sewing and embroidery threads, from yarn manufacturing and twisting to dyeing, finishing, and packaging. Learn how production…

Care

Everything you need to know about textile care, sewing thread performance, colour fastness and dimensional stability.

Numbering

Discover textile numbering systems used for sewing and embroidery threads, including Tex, Nm, denier, and ticket numbers. Learn how thread size, linear density, and…

Overedging

Discover overedging techniques, stitch types, sewing thread selection, and processing parameters for industrial garment manufacturing. Learn how overlock seams improve…

Thread make-ups

In order to optimally support the sewability of sewing threads and embroidery threads, it is particularly important to design the make-up appropriately. There are a…

Embroidery stitch types

Embroidery makes all the difference – it enhances products and adds a personal touch. However, high-quality embroidery is not created by thread alone. The stitch…

Quality characteristics

Discover the key quality characteristics of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, including strength, elasticity, abrasion resistance, shrinkage, lubrication, and…