Threaducaton
Why is cotton thread gassed?
All the best quality cottons are gassed. It is a process of passing the thread through a flame to remove lint to burn off excess lint. The result ...
What is mercerized cotton thread?
Mercerising is a process of treating cotton thread in a caustic solution which causes the fibers to swell allowing dye to penetrate the fibers dee...
What is an all purpose thread for?
An all purpose thead is, as it says suitable for general sewing by hand or machine. It is a polyester thread and is usually a 50wt. It is not advi...
How does Mettler Seraflex differ from normal polyester sewing thread?
SERAFLEX® is a new to the market innovative elastic sewing thread, it is highly elastic and is perfect for use with stretch fabrics. The secret is...
What does Oeko-Tex certification mean?
Oeko-Tex certification relates to how a product is processed, including things like dyes and finishes used. It means that our threads are certifie...
What is the difference between straight and cross wound threads?
Think of a kitchen roll (or loo roll) coming off the wall, then place it on the ground and pull the roll upwards....
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How do you recognise a good quality thread?
The only way to find out if the thread is really good quality, other than being sure that the brand is reputable is by stitching and see how it be...
Why do you list the TEX size of the threads, what does it mean?
The weight of a thread is how we measure the thickness of a thread. There are several different systems threads are measured b...
What brands of thread do you recommend?
We only offer you threads that are high quality and have proved to us they are reliable to use. We are sure we have a thread ...