Thread
How the “Tex” System Measures Thread Thickness ?
If you’ve ever seen Tex 27, Tex 40, or Tex 60 on a thread cone, that number is not a “mystery thickness code.” It’s a simple weight-per...
Silk Thread: Uses, Pros & Cons, Specs, and Benefits
Silk thread is one of the most “premium-feel” choices you can make for a garment especially when the product story is about elegance, c...
Can Cotton Thread Be Used for Stretch Fabrics?
When people ask, “Can cotton thread be used for stretch fabrics?” the usual answer you hear is no. The idea is that cotton thread doesn...
Core Spun Sewing Thread: Structure, Performance, and Real-World Applications
In modern garment manufacturing, sewing thread is not just a minor accessory. It directly affects seam strength, sewing speed, fabric a...
Why Do We Still Use Cotton Thread If It’s Weaker Then Other Thread?
A lot of people say, “Cotton thread is weak, so why use it?” That’s a fair question but it hides a trap. Cotton thread is often weaker ...
Polyester vs. Nylon Sewing Thread: What’s Different, and When to Use Each
Polyester and nylon threads can look similar on a cone, but they behave differently once you stitch, wash, press, and wear the garment....
Cotton Thread (Sewing Thread): What It Is, Pros & Cons, and Best Uses
Cotton thread is a sewing thread made from spun cotton fibers. It’s popular because it feels soft, looks “natural” on cotton fabric, an...
Spun Polyester Thread: Best Cost-To-Performance Ratio for Standard, Non-stretch Garments.
Spun vs. Core-Spun Polyester Just as you specify threads for production, spun polyester is the industry workhorse you’ll choose for you...
5 Types of Thread Structures: Spun Polyester, Core-Spun, Continuous Filament, Monofilament….
In production, “thread” isn’t just about color or thickness it’s about structure: how the fibers are built into a sewing thread. That s...
Comparison of Thread Thickness by Tex Values
The Tex system provides a consistent, direct method to quantify thread mass, eliminating the confusion often caused by variable count s...