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Product-dependant quality criteria

In addition to the standard quality criteria, there are a number of product-dependent requirements. This applies in particular to the manufacture of technical textiles.…

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…

Construction types for sewing thread production

While the construction of the yarns individually determines the type of sewing thread, twist, ply, and cord define general construction parameters for all sewing threads.…

Raw materials for sewing threads

Not every textile raw material is suitable for the production of sewing threads. Only a few meet the high requirements placed on sewing threads by the sewing process and…

Care properties of sewing threads

When it comes to the care properties of sewing threads, the quality requirement is simple: the sewing thread must meet the care requirements of the fabric. The outer…

Wrapped yarn

This is the classic construction for metallic embroidery and sewing threads. A continuous filament core (polyester, polyamide) is wrapped with a band of metallic foil…

Microfilament, texturised

A textured polyester microfilament is recommended for particularly soft seams.

Continuous filament, braided

To produce a braided continuous filament, 12 to 16 filament yarns (continuous filament bundles) – depending on the thickness of the finished thread – are wound together…

Continuous filament, texturised

To produce this type of construction, continuous filaments are permanently crimped using a process known as false twisting.