Checkout Screen Maps in Detail
| Using this Guide Time in Transit maps are for stock items that ship from our warehouse in Weaverville, NC 28787 (just outside Asheville). They can help to provide the best value for shipping, and help to avoid unnecessary and costly selections. |
| Ways to Save Time versus Cost There are many cases where the Ground transit may be the same, or even faster than some expedited services. For example, an order placed that is 1 day away by Ground has the same transit time as regular Next Day Air or Overnight shipment. A 2 Lb. package, with a 1 day Ground transit time is in the $11 range. Overnight is in the $45 range with the same transit time and package weight. Selecting Ground would result in a $34 savings. Priority Mail has a 2 to 3 day transit time. It is often the best value for packages weighing up to 4 Lbs. Ground transit times are very reliable. Although rare, delayed packages with ground occur more often than with expedited methods. Next Day Air and Overnight are better options for added assurance. It is also important to note that 2 and 3 day expedited options may actually slow down time in transit to destinations with a 1 day Ground transit time. We make every effort to alert customers of potential savings when we see a more cost-effective selection can be made. Compare Time in Transit Maps USPS, UPS and FedEx have some different ground times in transit depending on destination with a minimal price difference in many cases. It is possible one might have an advantage over the other with time. The maps below have detailed information. On the checkout page there is a feature to see the maps only for easier comparison. Freight Collect We can bill shipping to your UPS or FedEx account if you have one, We will need your account number, and billing ZIP code. Please proceed with your order, and select your desired shipping method. We will refund the shipping cost back to you within 1 business day, and email you a receipt. Sorry, no COD's. |
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USPS - Detailed Information This map shows transit times for U.S.P.S. Priority mail. As of 10/01/2021, we recommend adding one to two business days to transit times until the USPS modifications have been established. First Class Mail for packages weighing up to 14 Onces average four to five business days in transit. Transit times do not include weekends or postal holidays. For example, if we ship your order on Friday to Los Angeles, CA (two business days), you should get it on Tuesday. |
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UPS - Detailed Information This map is provided by UPS. It gives shipping days from our warehouse in Weaverville, NC 28787 ( near Asheville, NC). Weekends are not counted in transit times. For example, if a Next Day Air or 1 day Ground transit order ships on a Friday, its scheduled delivery will be the following Monday. If a 2nd Day Air or 2 day Ground transit order ships on a Friday, its scheduled delivery will be the following Tuesday. Time in Transit Stock items normally ship same day for orders placed before 3:00 PM Eastern. We do not guarantee actual transit times once packages are picked up by UPS, because they are beyond our control. Our customer service representatives will help if there is a problem. Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air is available to all locations on this map, but Early A.M. Service is only available to commercial addresses. UPS does not deliver Early A.M. to residential addresses. Please check with UPS to find out if A.M. service is available to your address. |
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FedEx - Detailed Information This map is provided by FedEx. It gives shipping days from our warehouse in Weaverville, NC 28787 ( near Asheville, NC). FedEx Ground does not include weekends in transit times, but Saturday delivery is automatic for residential addresses. Commercial delivery runs Monday through Friday. |
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Questions About Shipping?
Email Us or Call Us. We strongly recommend calling us with more urgent inquiries at 800-915-2320 during business hours. Same-Day replies to emails during business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern). Every effort will be made to reply to emails placed before our cut-off time of 3:00 PM Eastern. |
Welcome to The Thread Exchange
Your source for sewing thread and needles since 2005. We offer a huge selection, fast shipping, personalized phone and email help, and thread in both small and large spool sizes. We are also a living-wage employer.
Thread Specials and Closeouts - Up to 50% Off
- Save big on closeouts while they last.
- Save up to 50% on thread closeouts.
- New specials are added often.
- Great for sewing practice or building a color stash.
Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.
- Nylon thread is strong, smooth-sewing, durable and easy to use.
- Nylon is a great thread for leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Use up to size 69 nylon in most home sewing machines.
- Buy what you need - We have nylon thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.
Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.
- Polyester looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.
- Polyester thread is UV resistant. It is great for outdoor use with fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Use up to size 69 polyester thread in most home sewing machines.
- Buy what you need - We have Polyester thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.
Kevlar (TM) Thread - Kevlar thread is strong and withstands temperatures up to 800F.
- Kevlar thread does not melt. It turns to ash.
- Size-for-size, Kevlar thread is on average 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.
- Kevlar thread has a low stretch at around 2% over time.
- Buy what you need - We have Kevlar thread on single small spools and large spools.
The Robison-Anton Store
All Embroidery Products
Embroidery Information
Robison-Anton Conversion Charts
Thread to Needle Size Chart
Robison-Anton - The full line of 40-Wt Robison-Anton machine embroidery thread
Embroidery Thread - Backings - Hoops - Thread closeouts, backings and hoops for major makes and models.
- The full line of Robison-Anton thread in Super Brite Polyester, Super Strength Rayon, J Metallic, Moonglow, Super Strength Variegated, Twister Tweed and Color Cards.
- We also have great values on name-brand closeout king spools for under $6.00, and Grab-Bags by the Pound.
- Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Over 120 products available. Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides and parts.
All Needles
Needles Information
Thread To Needle Size Chart
Machine To Needle Reference
Groz-Beckert Publications
Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.
- Find the needles you need in one place.
- Machine To Needle Reference.
- Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.
- Thread to needle size chart.
- New - Needles for shoe patcher machines.
Prewound Bobbins
Prewound Bobbin Buying Guide
Bobbin Style to Machine Reference
Prewound Bobbin Style Guide
Prewound Bobbins - Save time with pre-loaded 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.
Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon 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.
Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton and Aurifil closeouts.
- 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.
Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.
- Maxi-Lock - Tex 27 - 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.
Crafts Threads: Waxed Thread - Imitation Sinew - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread or sinew. Check owners manual.
- 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.
Bag Closing Thread - FDA Compliant.
- Use to seal paper, polypropylene, cotton and jute bags.
- Also a strong, inexpensive, and knot free thread.
- Comes in 4-ply and 5-ply thicknesses.
- Available in 8-Oz, 5-Lb, and 20-Lb cones.
Sewing Accessories - Notions and accessories that make sewing easier.
- Thread cone holders let you use economical king spools with sewing machines that only accept mini spools.
- Thread sock stops puddling by gently holding the thread in place while it is on the spool.
- Scissors, shears, snips and cutters made by Kretzer, Consew Smooth Cut, Fiskar and Slice.
- Velcro (TM) and other hook-and loop, measuring tools and tool kits