Industrial Threads
Industrial threads are mostly used for non-apparel sewing jobs such as leatherwork, upholstery, tents, banners, tarps, and and conveyer belts. They are strong, durable threads designed for high speed sewing heavy duty use. Lighter thread sizes, up to Size 69 / Tex 70, work with home and comercial machines; heavier sizes require commercial sewing machines.
We specialize in industrial threads and stock many colors and all thread sizes. We also have about 2200 kinds of sewing machine needles and a large assortment of prewound bobbins. Most of our threads are available on small 2 and 4-ounce spools, standard 8 to 16-ounce spools, and discounted multi-spool cases
Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in popular sizes.
- Strong, durable, and easy to use.
- Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Works with home machines up to Size 69.
- Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.
Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.
- Looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.
- Better UV (sunlight) resistance. Preferred for outdoor things like tents, outdoor banners and awnings.
- Works with home machines up to Size 69.
- Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.
Kevlar (TM) Thread - Our strongest thread.
- About 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.
- Withstands temperatures up to 800F. Does not melt.
- Low stretch at 2%.
- Buy what you need - Single spools, large and smaller - Call for case pricing.
Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.
Needles
Needles Information
Thread To Needle Size Chart
Machine To Needle Reference
Groz-Beckert Publications
- 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 - Save time / fewer skipped stitches.
- 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.
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 as 8-Oz, 5-Lb, and 20-Lb cones.
Fire-Resistant (FR) Thread - Nomex, Kevlar, PTFE Fiberglass thread for high-temperatures.
Fire-Resistant (FR) Thread
About Fire-Resistant Thread
PTFE Fiberglass information
Kevlar Thread information
FR Thread to Needle Size
- Heat-resistant threads for gear and apparel - used by first responders, military, motorsports, welders, and other high-heat applications.
- Spun Nomex and spun Kevlar protect to 700F (366C); bonded and soft filament Kevlar to 800F (427C); PTFE-coated fiberglass to 1022F (550C).
- Use lightweight threads for garments; heavier threads for protective equipment.
- Most threads are available in both small and large spools.