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Since 2005, The Thread Exchange has been serving experienced sewers, craftspeople, and businesses with top quality thread, needles and bobbins. We are known for our huge selection of thread sizes and colors. Most threads are available as small spools, standard 8 and 16 ounce spools, and discounted multi-spool cases.
Our customer service team is available M-F 9-to-5. We answer emails and voicemails by the next business day-usually sooner. Orders received by 3 PM EST normally ship the same business day.
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Tenara Special
- Tenara Exceptional durability for outdoor and marine use
- Available in black, Size D (about Tex 135), 1180=yard spool for $109.99.
New: Embroidery Hoops
Our Bestsellers
- Save big on closeouts while they last
- Check specials each visit
- New specials are coming
- Aurifil Cotton 35% Off
- Half-Price Nylon Closeouts
- Half-Price Polyester Closeouts
- Half-Price Bobbins
- Isafil Rayon Kings $5.99
- 30-Weight Kings $3.00Embroider large areas like football jersey numbers
- Venus Spun Poly Large Cones $5.19
- YLI Silk $6.29
- Black Tenara Thread $109.99
- Venus Poly Core $4.99
- Nylon thread is strong, durable, and easy to use making it a favorite for sewing upholstery, leather, and canvas.
- We have nylon thread in 200+ colors and these ten sizes.
- Buy what you need. Most of our nylon threads are available as 2 and 4-Ounce spools, standard 8 to 16-Ounce spools, and discounted multi-spool cases.
- More information
- Nylon Thread Buying Guide
- Thread / Needle Size Chart
- Polyester thread looks and sews like nylon
- Has better UV resistance making it the first choice for sewing outdoor furniture, awnings, banners, tents and canvas.
- We have polyester thread in 150+ colors and these nine sizes
- Buy what you need. Most of our polyester threads are available as 2 and 4-Ounce spools, standard 8 to 16-Ounce spools, and discounted multi-spool cases.
- More information
- Polyester Thread Buying Guide
- Thread / Needle Size Chart
- 2.5 times stronger than nylon
- Heat resistant to 800F (427C)
- Use when strength matters
- Conveyor belts, harnesses, rockets
- Buy what you need-small and large spools
- Used in protective gear, industrial applications
- More Information
- Kevlar Thread Buying Guide
- Thread / Needle Size Chart
- Robison-Anton is our flag ship embroidery thread.
- Polyester, Rayon, Metallic, Variegated, Twister Tweed
- All colors
- Mini and king spools
- Color cards at cost
- More information
- Robison-Anton Buying Guide
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- We have 2200 different kinds of needles from Groz-Beckert and others.
- More information
- Needle Buying Guide
- Thread / Needle Size Charts for eight kinds of thread
- Machine / Needle Use Reference for 10,000+ machines
- Groz-Beckert Brochures as downloadable PDFs
- 80% of our customers buy these needles
- 135x17 for fabrics
- 134 for single needle lockstitch
- 134-35 for heavy leather, footwear
- 135x16 for leather
- 794 Thick leather, materials
- DBx1 Garments and leather
- 130/705 Home Sewing
- DBxK5 for embroidery
- HAx1 New shoe patcher
- All other needles - Click on a needle group, or use the Search Box at the top
- From 6x3 To 88
- From 92x27 To 215
- From 216x7 To 658-2
- From 727 FM To 2000 A
- From 2018 To B 67
- From B 155 To MYERS
- From PYA-4 To UY 150
- From UY 154 To W & G 513
- Needle Information
- Needle Buying Guide
- Thread / Needle Size Charts
- Machine Needle Use Reference
- Groz-Beckert Publications
- Prewound bobbins make sewing easier. Pop a bobbin in your machine and go - no time-consuming bobbin winding.
- Precision wound to avoid tension problems and skipped stitches.
- Prewound bobbins come in different styles with each suited for different kinds of sewing machines.
- We have large selections of these popular styles: "A (Class 15)". "G", "L", "M". and "U"
- Introducing Bobbin 12-Packs - Buy what you need
- Shop our half-price bobbin collection
- More Information
- Bobbin Buying Guide
- Bobbin Style Identifier with precise bobbin size templates
- Bobbin Style Reference bobbin styles for 10,000+ machines
- Exclusives
- Bobbin 12-Packs - same bobbins, smaller quantities
- Half-Price Bobbins
- Popular Bobbin Styles
- Style A (Class 15)
- Style G
- Style L
- Style M
- Style U
- Limited Availability Styles:
- Style 41
- Style 58
- Style D
- Style F
- Style MA
- Style N
- More Information
- Bobbin Buying Guide
- Bobbin Style Identifier with precise bobbin size templates
- Bobbin Style Reference bobbin styles for 10,000+ machines
- Our "invisible" thread
- Ideal for seams, quilting, hemming, applique
- Use for basting, stitch-in-the-ditch
- Available in multiple sizes
- Small spools and canister refills available
- Discounted cases of twelve canister refills
- Canister domes also available
- Giant Canister Closeout Special!
- More Information
- Monofilament Buying Guide
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- Canister Dome Tops
- Size 004 / Tex 8 (Hair thin)
- Size 005 / Tex 14
- Size 006 / Tex 18
- Size 007 / Tex 27
- Size 008 / Tex 35
- Size 009 / Tex 45
- Size 010 / Tex 50
- Size 011 / Tex 60
- Size 012 / Tex 80 (Banner strong)
- Giant Canister Closeout
- More Information
- Monofilament Buying Guide
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- Used by first responders, motor sports participants, and the military to protect from heat.
- We have Nomex, Kevlar and PTFE coated fiberglass thread.
- Spun Nomex and Kevlar protect to 700F (366C)
- Filament (yellow) Kevlar protects to 800F (427C)
- PTFE coated fiberglass protects to 1022F (550C)
- Lighter weight thread is used for garments; heavier weights are used for gear.
- Most threads come in small and large spools.
- More Information
- Fire Resistant Thread Guide
- PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread Guide
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- Nomex Sewing Thread - Protects to 700F (368C). Cotton-like look and feel.
- Kevlar Sewing Thread - Protects to 800F (427C). Generally interchangeable with Nomex. About 10% stronger.
- Nomex Embroidery Thread - Protects to 700F (366C) Used to embroider logos and names.
- PTFE Coated Fiberglass - Protects to 1022F (550C). Used for filter bags, insulation jackets, spray/heat shields, high temp gaskets, composites, welding blankets.
- Filament Kevlar Thread - Protects to 800F (427C). First choice for gear when strength and fire resistance are needed.
- More Information
- Fire Resistant Thread Guide
- PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread Guide
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- Use this thread to seal paper, polypropylene, cotton and jute bags.
- Also great for projects that require 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.
- Made in the USA and complies with FDA standards.
- More Information
- Bag Closing Thread Guide
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- All purpose thread for sewing machines and sergers
- Lightweight and inexpensive
- Mainly used for garments like shirts, slacks, and tops
- Sometimes used for quilting and embroidery
- Featuring Maxi-Lock / A&E Excell in 76 colors
- Maxi-Lock All Purpose Sewing Thread - Our flag-ship sewing thread used for sewing garments. We have Maxi-Lock on 3000-yard cones in 76 colors including hard to find neons and variegates.
- Maxi-Lock Stretchy Nylon - Wooly nylon with extra stretch for sewing knits, activewear such as swimsuits. It can be used with loopers and needles for overlock and overedge decorative serger sewing.
- Robison-Anton Spun Polyester - Lightweight sewing thread in 30 colors. Closeout 700-yard spools for $1.59 each.
- Venus Spun Polyester - Closeout 6000-yard cones for $5.19
- Poly Core Closeouts - Polyester wrapped polyester from A&E and Venus. Some case of 10 deals
- YLI Silk Thread Closeouts - 200-yard spools for $6.29
- Mercerized, long staple, silk finish cotton thread
- Used for quilting, embroidery, garments, piecing, patchwork, applique.
- Mettler is our main cotton thread. 200 colors. small and large cones, available in 28, 40, 50, and 60-weights.
- Closing out Aurifil. Save up to 35%.
- More Information
- Needle / Thread Size Chart
- Robison-Anton is out top embroidery thread, all colors, mini and king spools, color cards at cost
- Salus 30-weight embroidery thread is our best value at $3.00 a spool or $12 for a case of 12. Used for embroidering large areas like numbers on football jerseys.
- Isafil / Ultrafil rayon king spools for $5.99
- A&E Signature polyester king spools for $3.00
- Salus 30-Weight Rayon for embroidering large areas - $3.00 each / $12.00 case of 12
- Isafil / Ultrafil rayon king spools for $5.99
- A&E Signature king spools for $3.00
- Yenmet Gold Metallic Thread 2500 meter spools $11.39. Call for deals on larger quantities
- Embroidery Bobbins and Bobbin Thread
- About 30 mixed brands at fantastic prices.
- Embroidery hoops hold fabric in place while it is embroidered.
- Hoops are designed to work with specific sewing machines.
- We have snap and sticky hoops
- Also placement tools, templates, guides,and replacement parts
- Special order items - ship in 1 to 5 business days
- More information
- Hoops Buying Guide
- Stabilizers and backings support fabrics while they are being embroidered
- Help prevent tunneling, distortion, and puckering; ensure clean and precise stitching.
- Cutaway, tearaway, fusible adhesive, water soluble, more
- Special order items - ship in 1 to 5 business days
- More Information
- Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers Guide
- Cutaways
- Tearaways
- Fusibles and Adhesives
- Water Solubles
- Flame Retardants
- Sew N Heats
- Stable Stuff Polyesters
- Money Saving Kits
- Poly Patch Twills
- Spray Tents
- Embroiders' Compasses
- 3-D Embroidery Foam Packs
- Stabilizer Sample Kits
- Blue Opalescent Mylar
- Stable Cut Dispensers
- Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers Guide
- Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent
- 70-yard tubes in six thicknesses and thirty colors
- 12 and 24-yard coils for hand stitching
- Embalmer's thread for fine stitching and taxidermy
- More Information
- Waxed Thread Buying Guide
- 70-Yard Tubes in 30 colors
- .020 inch (.51 mm)
- .030 inch (.76 mm)
- .035 inch (.89 mm)
- .040 inch (1.02 mm)
- .045 inch (1.14 mm)
- .050 inch (1.27 mm)
- Quarter Size Coils
- .025 inch (.64 mm) - 24 Yards
- .030 inch (.76 mm) - 12 Yards
- More choices
- Fine Embalmer's Thread (also used for taxidermy)
- 30-Inch Tapered Waxed Cords (24-Cord bundle)
- Beeswax (wax any thread)
- More Information
- Waxed Thread Buying Guide
- Use artificial / imitation) sinew for crafts projects that need a strong, flat, colorful thread or cord.
- Native American crafts, basket weaving, dream catchers, leatherwork, beading, and moccasins.
- Available in 25 colors
- Comes on 17-yard tubes and 265-yard rolls
- More Information
- Artificial Sinew Buying Guide
- 17-Yard Tubes
- 265-Yard Rolls
- More Information
- Artificial Sinew Buying Guide
- C.S. Osborne needle kits
- Use for hand sewing
- Upholstery, leather, canvas, garments, darning
- More Information
- Hand Sewing Needle Guide
- All Hand Sewing Needles
- More Information
- Hand Sewing Needle Guide
- Hemp twine is also called hemp string and hemp cord
- Strongest natural fiber, 20-pound tensile strength
- Used for jewelry, arts and crafts, beading, macrame, gardening
- Available in 25 colors on 143-yard balls, 1-mm diameter
- Black twine similar to tennis netting
- Exceptionally strong, sunlight (UV) resistant, inexpensive
- Used for netting, knotting, survival packs,snares, whipping, bushcraft
- More Information
- Bank Line Buying Guide
- All Bank Line Cordage
- More Information
- Bank Line Buying Guide
- Polyester-linen blend thread by Henry Campbell & Company
- Brilliant colors, silky, smooth texture
- Middle weight thread used for fine leather, upholstery
- Available as waxed and unwaxed thread
- More Information
- Polyester Linen Thread Buying Guide
- Many sewing machines do not have spindles for economical large spools
- Our thread cone holders solve this problem
- Feed thread on large spools directly into machines
- Thread often falls off the spool when sewn - called puddling
- Thread sock stops puddling
- Holds thread in place by gently wrapping the spool
- Recently Added
- Scissors, shears, clips
- Tape Measures
- Tool kits and cutters
- Needle threaders