Short description
The sewing thread used for mattresses and bedding depends on the application, seam construction, stitch type and thread position. Different core spun, continuous filament and texturised continuous filament threads are used for needle, bobbin and looper thread applications.
Core spun threads
Core spun threads are used for different sewing operations in mattress and bedding production.
Topcore
Topcore is a polyester/polyester core spun sewing thread for mattresses, pillows and quilts.
It is suitable as needle and looper thread for closing and topstitch seams and is designed for sewing and quilting applications.
Topcore is available in an extra-large make-up to support extended run times and fewer thread changes.
Rasant
Rasant is a polyester/cotton core spun thread.
Its cotton-wrapped construction provides thermal stability by absorbing and managing heat.
It is suitable for topstitch and decorative seams, particularly in multi-directional sewing applications, and is approved for sewing operations including carrying grip attachment and tape edging.
Rasant can also be used for matt embroidery with a low-sheen appearance.
Saba
Saba is a polyester/polyester core spun thread for mattresses, pillows and quilts.
It can be used for topstitch and decorative seams, including multi-directional sewing applications, as well as operations such as carrying grip attachment and tape edging.
The range provides a broad selection of ticket sizes and colours.
Continuous filament threads
Topfil
Topfil is a polyester continuous filament sewing thread for mattress and bedding production.
It is designed for use as needle thread in combination with Texturan.
Extra-large make-ups are available for extended running times and fewer thread changes.
Serafil
Serafil is a polyester continuous filament sewing thread for mattresses, pillows and quilts.
It is suitable as needle thread in combination with Sabatex and provides a broader ticket and colour selection.
Texturised continuous filament threads
Texturan
Texturan is a polyester texturised continuous filament thread.
It is designed as an underthread for mattress and bedding production and is suitable as looper thread in combination with Topfil.
Extra-large make-ups are available for extended running times and fewer thread changes.
Sabatex
Sabatex is a polyester texturised continuous filament thread used as an underthread in mattress and bedding production.
It is suitable as looper thread in combination with Topfil and is available in a broader selection of ticket sizes and colours.
Quick facts
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Main applications | Mattresses, pillows and quilts |
| Thread constructions | Core spun, continuous filament, continuous filament texturised |
| Core spun products | Topcore, Rasant, Saba |
| Continuous filament products | Topfil, Serafil |
| Texturised continuous filament products | Texturan, Sabatex |
| Typical thread positions | Needle thread, bobbin thread, looper thread |
| Topfil combination | Designed as needle thread in combination with Texturan |
| Texturan combination | Designed as looper thread in combination with Topfil |
| Serafil combination | Suitable as needle thread in combination with Sabatex |
| Typical raw materials | Polyester, polyester/polyester and polyester/cotton |
| Production feature | Extra-large make-ups are available for selected products for extended run times and fewer thread changes |
Also known as
Technical terms
- Core spun
- Continuous filament
- Continuous filament, texturised
- Needle thread
- Bobbin thread
- Looper thread
- Underthread
- Closing seams
- Topstitch seams
- Decorative seams
- Multi-directional sewing
- Ticket number
- Tex number
- Needle size
Common descriptions
- Sewing threads for mattress and bedding production
- Sewing thread for mattresses
- Sewing thread for pillows and quilts
- Needle thread for mattress sewing
- Looper thread for mattress sewing
- Underthread for mattress and bedding production
- Sewing thread for quilting
Alternative terminology
- Underthread / looper thread
- Continuous filament, texturised / texturised continuous filament
International terminology
| Language | Common terminology |
|---|---|
| English | Mattress sewing thread, bedding sewing thread |
| German | Matratzen-Nähfaden, Nähfaden für Bettwaren |
| French | Fil à coudre pour matelas, fil à coudre pour literie |
| Italian | Filo da cucito per materassi, filo per biancheria da letto |
| Spanish | Hilo de coser para colchones, hilo para ropa de cama |
| Chinese | 床垫缝纫线, 床上用品缝纫线 |
| Vietnamese | Chỉ may nệm, chỉ may chăn ga gối |
FAQ
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The product range includes core spun, continuous filament and texturised continuous filament constructions.
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Topcore, Rasant and Saba are core spun sewing threads used for mattress and bedding applications.
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Topfil and Serafil are polyester continuous filament sewing threads for mattresses as well as pillows and quilts.
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Texturan and Sabatex are polyester texturised continuous filament threads used as underthreads in mattress and bedding production.
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Texturan can be used as looper thread in combination with Topfil.
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Serafil can be used as needle thread in combination with Sabatex.
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Rasant and Saba can be used for topstitch and decorative seams, particularly in multi-directional sewing applications.
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Selected products such as Topcore, Topfil and Texturan are available in extra-large make-ups to provide extended run times and reduce thread changes.