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    A&E (American & Efird)

    A&E normally ships within 1 to 5 business days.

    A&E backorders may take up to 5 weeks for less common colors.

    A&E normally has annual plant shut downs the week between Christmas and New Year's, and also the week of July 4th. This means many orders may take over a week before they ship around those dates. We try to offset this by shipping from stock when possible, but cannot guarantee availability.

    A&E may ship partial cases from multiple locations.

    A&E and The Thread Exchange require sales tax exemption certificates for those who qualify from the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Please note that more states may be added as reuqired by law.

    A&E ships based on net weight. This means the amount of thread wound on their spools, and the number of spools per case may vary.

    A&E Consumer Certificates of Compliance (COCs) are usually available upon request after purchase, but sometimes there can be delays getting them. There may be times where we will need to get the lot number from you. Consumer COCs are not Military Specification (Mil Spec), even though in many cases their properties can be almost identical.

    A&E emails us tracking information the day after your order ships. To request tracking information, please Contact Us

    Aurifil

    Aurifil items on backorder will be facing lenghty lead times between 12/17/2020 and 01/21/2121 as they are currently moving their operations to a new location in Chicago. Also, their thread is made in Italy, and production may be affected by COVID-19 issues.

    Fil-Tec

    Fil-Tec will only drop ship cases to commercial addresses, and a company name is also required.

    Fil-Tec's cases are very consistent, and a 32 Lb. case normally has 32 one pound spools.

    Fil-Tec's entire line is certified to current military specifications (Mil Spec), but not Berry Amendment compliant unless specified. Certificates are available upon request after purchase.There may be times where we will need to get the lot number from you to ensure we provide the correct Certificates (Certs). Contact Us

    Groz-Beckert

    Groz-Beckert normally ships within 7 to 10 business days, but longer backorders do occur more often with less common needles.

    Groz-Beckert orders that also have stock items included are usually held at our facility until all items are ready to ship. For more common needles, it's usually just a day or two. For items that exceed the 10 business day lead time, we will ship the Groz-Beckert needles separately.

    Groz-Beckert will sometimes discontinue less common needles without notice. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control. In the rare instances where this occurs, we will credit back the price of the product and any shipping.

    Robison-Anton and Llovet Backings

    Robison-Anton - Usually ships in 3 to 5 business days. Backorders usually do not extend beyond 3 weeks in most cases.

    Robison-Anton - Tracking numbers are available but we do not automatically receive them. This means we might need a few hours to obtain them.

    Llovet Backing - Usually ships within 2 business days.

    Llovet Backing - Tracking numbers available on request, and are usually available the day after orders ship.

    Service Thread

    Service Thread nylon and polyester are manufactured in black and white only. Bag closing thread is usually only available in white.

    Service Thread items normally ship within 1 to 2 business days. We are able to check their stock on specific items. For time sensitive items, please Contact Us.

    Service Thread ships by net weight. This means the amount of thread per spool, and the number of spools per case may vary.

    Service Thread has specification reports available upon request after you purchase.

     

    The Thread Exchange, Inc.
    Nylon Thread Nylon Thread Polyester Thread Polyester Thread Robison-Anton thread Robison-Anton Machine Needles Kevlar (tm) Thread Cotton Thread Monofilament Thread

    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.

     Nylon Thread New Backings and Stabilizers Polyester Thread Embroidery Bobbins Robison-Anton thread Rayon - 5500-Yds - $5.99 Closeout - Isafil / Ultrafil Machine Needles Metallic - 40-Wt- From $11.39 Save up to 35% Closeout - Aurifil Cotton Closeout - Tenara Thread

    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 - 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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