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    Welcome to The Thread Exchange Since 2005 we have specialized in sewing thread and needles. We are known for our huge product selection, personalized telephone and email help, fast shipping, and having most threads in small and large spool sizes. We are proud to be a living wage employer.

    Thread Specials and Closeouts - Save up to 50%

    Thread Specials
    Thread Specials

    • Save big on closeouts while they last

    • Save up to 50% on thread closeouts

    • New specials added often.

    • Great for practicing sewing or building a color stash.

    Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.

    Nylon Thread
    Nylon Thread

    • Strong, durable, and easy to use.

    • Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.

    • Use up to size 69 in most home sewing machines.

    • Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

    Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.

    Polyester Thread
    Polyester Thread

    • Looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.

    • UV resistant - Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.

    • Use up to size 69 in most home sewing machines.

    • Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

    Kevlar (TM) Thread - Withstands temperatures up to 800F.

    Kevlar Thread
    Kevlar Thread

    • Does not melt.

    • About 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.

    • Low stretch at 2%.

    • Buy what you need - Single spools, large and smaller - or cases.

    Robison-Anton - The full line of R/A 40-Weight embroidery thread.

    The Robison-Anton Store
    Robison-Anton Thread

    • Over 400 colors in polyester, and over 370 colors in rayon.

    • King spools and mini-kings.

    • Color cards.

    • Color conversion charts to match to other brands.

    Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.

    Needle Buying Guide
    Needles

    • Find the needles you need in one place.

    • Needle to Machine Reference.

    • Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.

    • Thread by needle size.

      • Home Sewing Needles (flat side on shank)

      Most Popular Needles

      135X16 and 135X17 - Interchangeable - Use 135X16 for leather, and 135X17 for cloth.

    Bobbins - Prewound - Save time with pre-loaded bobbins.

    Bobbins
    Prewound Bobbins

    • Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.

    • Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.

    • Wide selection of half-price bobbins.

    • Find the right bobbin for your machine.

      • Other Bobbin Styles

    Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.

    Monofilament Thread
    Monofilament Thread

    • Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.

    • Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.

    • Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.

    • 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.

    Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.

    Sewing and Serger Thread
    Sewing and Serger Thread

    • Tex 27 Maxi-Lock - Over 90 solid and variegated colors on 3000-Yd spools.

    • Excell - Same as Maxi-Lock on 6000-Yd spools - Around 12 colors.

    • Maxi-Lock Stretch - High elasticity thread in over 35 colors.

    • Closeouts in spun polyester, poly-core silk, and more.

    Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish cotton and Aurifil closeouts.

    Mettler Cotton - All
    Cotton Thread

    • Mettler cotton from thinnest to thickest in 60, 50, 40, and 28-weights.

    • Aurifil cotton closeouts at 35% off.

    • Mettler and Aurifil are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers.

    • The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread.

    Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides and parts.

    Machine Embroidery Hoops
    Machine Embroidery Hoops

    • Hoops for Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Husqvarna-Viking, Janome, Pfaff, and SWF.

    • The Snap Hoop Monster - For fabric hooping and alignment with non-adhesive stabilizers.

    • The Sticky Hoop - A flat metal frame - Ideal for use with pre-cut tearaway adhesive stabilizers.

    • Accessories include centering templates, placement kits, and hoop guides.

    Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Over 120 products available.

    Backings/Stabilizers
    Backings/Stabilizers

    • Embroidery stabilizers support fabric, preventing tunneling and puckering.

    • Cutaway, tearaway, fusible, water-soluble, specialty options, and more.

    • Most come in 10-yard rolls with color-coded rings for easy identification.

    • Brands include Exquisite, Dime, and more.

      • These kits let you sample our backings and stabilizers and save about 15%. Each kit has four popular rolls in 5-Yard packages. This group also includes a Patch Maker kit and a Quilting Stabilizer kit.

      Cutaway backings offer permanent support to embroidery designs, staying on the garment and being trimmed around the embroidery. They come in various options, including light to heavyweight, No Show, PolyPro, Stretchy Knit, and Jumbo Cuts.

      Tearaway backings provide temporary embroidery support, easily removed after stitching, leaving only the design. Used on towels, scarves, and woven fabrics, options include light, medium (firm and soft), and heavyweight backings; Tear N Wash, Jumbo Cuts, and Piece N Stitch.

      A fusible backing or stabilizer has an adhesive coating that bonds to fabric with heat, providing stability and support to prevent stretching or puckering. Commonly used for delicate or stretchy fabrics during embroidery, our options include Fuse N Stick for applique, Fuse N Tear for lightweight materials, Fuse So Soft for quilting, Fuse No Show for silk and satin, Peel N Stick for small items, Sew N Wash for open weave materials, and Patch Attach for making embroidered patches.

      Water soluble topping enhances embroidery on textured fabrics by preventing stitches from sinking, ensuring clear, crisp designs. It is ideal for high-pile, stretchy, and delicate fabrics, with options like Regular for everyday use, Heavy Duty, Sew N Wash, and Adhesive Sew N Wash.

      Flame Retardant is ideal for children's clothing, bedding, and other applications requiring non-flammability, while Poly Patch Twill is perfect for professional-quality embroidered emblems and patches. Sew N Heat suits non-moisture conductive fabrics like silk and wool, and Stable Stuff Poly forms a soft layer of poly fibers when immersed in water or washed.

      Embroidery Backing Accessories include the Embroiders Compass for selecting the right stabilizer, Embroidery Foam for adding 3D designs, Swatch kits with stabilizers for every fabric, Blue Mylar for sparkling designs, Spray Tent to prevent overspray, and StabilCut dispensers for storing stabilizers. These tools enhance your embroidery projects with ease and precision.

    Waxed Thread - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread. Check owners manual.

    Waxed Thread
    Waxed Thread

    • Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent.

    • Great for leather, canvas, vinyl, and heavy fabrics.

    • 70-Yd tubes from Maine Thread in 6 sizes - Over 36 colors.

    • Closeout - Nylon coils, and waxed polyester-linen tubes.

    Accessories - To make sewing easier.

    Accessories
    Accessories

    We have a growing selection of notions and accessories that make sewing easier. They include thread cone holders, thread sock. elastic tubing, scissors and shears, tape measures, and tool kits and cutters.

    Nylon Thread - Size 69 Machine Needles Thread Cone Holders Prewound Bobbins Kevlar (tm) Thread Hook and Loop Prewound Bobbins Maxi-Lock Spun Polyester Thread Sock Machine Needles FDA Bag Closing Thread Waxed Thread Machine Needles Bobbins and Bobbin Thread Thread Cone Holders Closeout - $5.99 Isafil / Ultrafil - 40-Wt Rayon Special - $3 Salus 30 Weight Rayon Thread Sock Closeout - From $11.39 Yenmet (Ackerman) Metallic Limited Selection ARC 40 Weight Rayon - $3 Linited Selection A&E Signature 40-Wt Polyester $3 New Hoops and More The full line Mettler Cotton Thread Closeout - 35% Off Aurifil Cotton Thread Colors FR Thread - Spun Kevlar Sewing Thread Machine Needles FR Nomex Embroidery Thread PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread Thread Sock Scissors, Snips, Shears, and Cutters Thread and Needle Selections Nylon Thread Nylon Thread Nylon Thread Strong and easy to use. Great for sewing fabric, leather, canvas, and vinyl. 10 sizes. Some sizes have over 100 colors. Most home sewing machines can use up to size 69. Nylon Thread Polyester Thread Polyester Thread Polyester Thread Looks and feels like nylon thread, but with a greater UV resistance. This makes polyester great for outdoor use. Most home sewing machines can use up to size 69. Polyester Thread Robison-Anton thread Lower everyday price. Robison-Anton Our flagship embroidery thread brand. The full line of Robison-Anton polyester, rayon, J Metallic, Moonglow, variegated and Twister Tweed embroidery thread, and color cards. Robison-Anton Machine Needles 2,000 different needles Machine Needles We make it easier to buy the right needle with our Needle Buying Guide, Needle to Thread Size Guide, Machine to Needle Reference, and Groz-Beckert publications. Machine Needles Nylon Thread Kevlar (tm) Thread Kevlar (tm) Thread Strong and Heat Resistant. Kevlar thread is about 2.5 times stronger than nylon or polyester. It comes in a pale yellow color. It has almost no stretch, it doesn't melt, and ashes at 800F. Kevlar Thread Bobbins - Prewound Prewound Bobbins Nylon and Polyester bobbins in styles A, G, L, M, U, and other styles. Embroidery bobbins, Half price specials, and new budget-friendly 12-packs. Bobbins Hand Sewing Needles Hand Sewing Needles C.S. Osborne needles for hand sewing upholstery, leather, canvas, carpet, fabric, and darning.C.S. Osborne needles for hand sewing upholstery, leather, canvas, carpet, fabric, and darning. Hand Needles All Specials All Specials Over 1,200 thread and sewing needle specials all in one place. Many products are about 50% off their original price. All Specials Cotton Thread Mettler Cotton Thread The full line of Mettler in 28, 40, 50 and 60-Wt, Aurifil closeouts, Valdani closeouts and more. The lower the thread-weight number, the thicker the thread. Cotton Thread Thread - Stabilizers - Bobbins All Embroidery King spool closeouts as low as $3 per spool, metallic specials, stabilizers, bobbins, and much more. All Embroidery Sewing and Serger Thread Sewing Thread Regular stock includes Maxi-Lock and Maxi-Lock Stretch. Also featuring spun polyester closeouts, polyester-core closeouts, and more. Sewing Thread Monofilament Thread Monofilament Thread Clear nylon "invisible" monofilament thread. Transparent so stitches are as invisible as possible for inconspicuous stitch appearance. Monofilament Sewing and Serger Thread Sewing Thread Maxi-Lock, Maxi-Lock Stretch, spun polyester closeouts, polyester-core closeouts, and more. Sewing Thread Waxed Thread Waxed Thread Maine Thread in 6 sizes, close out coils, beeswax, tapered waxed cord, waxed linen blend and more. Waxed Thread Imitation Sinew Imitation Sinew Imitation sinew made from polypropylene or nylon. Waxed and flat. Easy to split to make thinner. Imitation Sinew Hand Stitching Thread Hand Stitching Thread Use of tubes of nylon, polyester, and Kevlar thread for hand sewing and with speedy stitcher awls. Hand Stitch Thread For sewing bags shut Bag Closing Thread FDA Compliant to 21-CFR-177.1630(f), 21-CFR-177.2800 and 21-CFR-178.3570. Bag Closing Thread For tight knots and cordage. Bank Line Bank line is a black polypropylene twine that is like tennis netting. It is strong and UV resistant. Bank Line Great for levitation tricks Magicians Thread When you separate the yarn filaments you get a strong thread that is invisible to your audience. Magicians Thread About our products Buying Guides Use our buying guides to learn more about the thread on our site and get the right thread and needles. Product Information Sewing Accessories Sewing Accessories Thread cone holders, thread sock. elastic, scissors and shears, tape measures, and tool kits and cutters. Sewing Accessories Polyester-Linen Blend Polyester-Linen Polyester-Linen thread has brilliant colors and a silky, smooth texture. Ideal for fine leather and upholstery. Polyester-Linen Thread 1 mm Hemp Twine Hemp Twine Hemp is the strongest of all natural fibers. It is also also ultra-violet and salt water resistant. Hemp Twine Highest Operating Temp. PTFE Fiberglass PTFE coated fiberglass thread - operating temperatures to around 1022 F (550 C) after the PTFE coating burns off. PTFE Thread