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About The Thread Exchange
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.
Our "no questions" 30-day refund policy means you can shop with confidence.
Our Bestsellers
- Save big on closeouts while they last
- Check specials each visit
- New specials are coming
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 eleven sizes: Size 33 / Tex-30, Size 46 / Tex-45, Size 69 / Tex-70 (largest size for home sewing machines), Size 92 / Tex-90, Size 138 / Tex-135, Size 207 / Tex-210, Size 277 / Tex-227, Size 346 / Tex-350, Size 410 / Tex-415, and Size 554 / Tex-600.
Buy what you need. Most of our nylon threads are available on: small 2 and 4-Ounce spools, standard 8 to 16-Ounce spools, and discounted multi-spool cases.
Visit our Nylon Thread Buying Guide and Thread / Needle Size Charts to learn more.
Polyester thread looks and sews like nylon. It 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 ten sizes: Size 46 / Tex-45, Size 69 / Tex-70 (largest size for home sewing machines), Size 92 / Tex-90, Size 138 / Tex-135, Size 207 / Tex-210, Size 277 / Tex-270, Size 346 / Tex-350, Size 415 / Tex-410, and Size 554 / Tex-600.
Buy what you need. Most of our polyester threads are available on: small 2 and 4-Ounce spools, standard 8 to 16-Ounce spools, and discounted multi-spool cases.
Visit our Polyester Thread Buying Guide and Thread / Needle Size Charts to learn more.
- 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
- Learn more: Kevlar Thread Buying Guide and Thread / Needle Size Charts.
Robison-Anton is our flag ship embroidery thread. We have it in over 400 colors on mini and king spools. All threads use 70 / 10 to 80 / 12 needles.
We carry the full Robison-Anton product line - Polyester, Rayon, J-Metallic, Moonglow, Variegated, and Twister Tweed embroidery threads.
We also have Robison-Anton polyester and rayon color cards at cost.
Visit our Robison-Anton Buying Guide and Conversion Charts for more information.
We have 2200 different kinds of needles mostly from Groz-Beckert. These needles are used for: home sewing (flat shank), machine embroidery, sewing leather, and sewing cloth. We also have the new Shoe Patcher needles.
For more information visit our: Needle Buying Guide, Thread / Needle Size Charts, Machine Needle Use Reference (for 10,000+ machines), and Groz-Beckert Publications.
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
Needle buying resources:
Prewound bobbins make sewing easier. Pop a bobbin in your machine and go - no time-consuming bobbin winding. They are 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 carry these bobbin styles: Style A (Class 15) used with most home sewing machines, Style G used with small and mid-sized machines, Style L also used with home sewing machines, Style M used with commercial machines for heavy fabric, canvas and leather, and Style U used with commercial machines for heavyweight fabric, canvas and leather.
Bobbins typically come in boxes of 72 or 144. Our Bobbin 12-Packs let you buy bobbins in smaller quantities. We also have about 100 Half-Price Bobbins; some boxes are battered but the bobbins are just fine.
For more information visit our Bobbin Buying Guide, our Bobbin Style Guide (identify bobbins by comparing to precise bobbin size templates), and our Bobbin Style Reference (bobbin styles for 10,000+ machines).
- 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
- Exclusives
- Bobbin 12-Packs - same bobbins, smaller quantities
- Half-Price Bobbins
- Bobbin Buying Resources
- Bobbin Buying Guide
- Bobbin Style Guide - easily identify a bobbin's style
- 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 domes also available
- Giant Canister Closeout Special!
- Learn more: Monofilament Buying Guide
We have Nomex, Kevlar and PTFE coated fiberglass thread. These threads are used by first responders, motor sports participants, and the military to protect from heat. Lighter weight thread is used for garments; heavier weights are used for gear.
Buy what you need. Most threads come in small and large spools.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fire Resistant Thread Guide
- PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread Guide
Use this thread to seal paper, polypropylene, cotton and jute bags. It is also used for projects that require a strong, inexpensive, and knot free thread.
Our bag closing thread comes in 4-ply and 5-ply thicknesses and is available as 8-Oz, 5-Lb, and 20-Lb cones. It is made in the USA and complies with FDA standards.
Use our lightweight, inexpensive sewing and serger threads for sewing garments such as shirts, slacks, and tops. They Can also be used for quilting and embroidery.
- 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
We have mercerized long staple, silk finish cotton thread from Mettler and Aurifil. It used for both hand and machine sewing for applications such as quilting, embroidery, apparel sewing, piecing, patchwork, and applique.
Mettler is our flag ship cotton thread. It is available in 200 colors, small and large spools and cones, and these weights - 28, 40, 50, and 60. We also have Mettler Color Cards at our cost.
We are closing out our Aurifil line with discounts up to 35% and have cones in these weights - 40, 40 / 3-Ply, and 50.
Visit our Cotton Specials page for deals on Valdani and other cotton threads.
- Mettler 28 Weight - Use 110 / 18 to 130 / 21 needle
- Mettler 40 Weight - Use 80 / 12 to 90 / 14 needle
- Mettler 50 Weight - Use 70 / 10 to 90 / 14 needle
- Mettler 60 Weight - Use 65 / 9 to 80 / 12 needle
- Mettler Color Card At Cost.
- Aurifil 40 Weight Closeout - Use 80 / 12 to 90 / 14 needle.
- Aurifil 40 Weight / 3-Ply Closeout - Use 80 / 12 to 90 / 14 needle.
- Aurifil 50 Weight Closeout - Use 70 / 10 to 90 / 14 needle.
- Valdani and other cotton deals.
Robison-Anton is our flagship embroidery thread. We have all colors in mini and king spools for these kinds of thread - Polyester, Rayon, Metallic, Variegated, Moonglow, and Twister Tweed.
Salus 30-Weight Rayon is a best value if you are embroidering large areas like numbers on football jerseys. It is thicker than regular embroidery thread that requires a 90 / 14 or 100 / 16 needle. Single king spools are $3.00; cases of 12 are $12.00.
Other deals include Isafil / Ultrafil rayon king spools for $5.99, A&E Signature king spools for $3.00, and about 30 mixed brands at fantastic prices.
- 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 when it is embroidered, and are designed to work with specific sewing machines. We have hoops for: Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Husqvarna-Viking, Janome, Pfaff and, SWF.
We also have: Placement Tools, Templates, and Guides , Replacement Parts, and a Hoops Buying Guide to help finding the right hoop.
Note - Hoops are special order items and ship in 1 to 5 business days.
Embroidery stabilizers, also known as backings, provide crucial support and stability to fabrics during embroidery. They help prevent tunneling, distortion, and puckering, ensuring clean and precise stitching.
We have these kinds of stabilizers: Cutaway, Tearaway, Fusible and Adhesive, Water Soluble, Flame Retardant, Sew N Heat, and Stable Stuff Polyester. Many are available in Money Saving Kits of four.
We also have these related products: Poly Patch Twill, Spray Tents, Embroiders' Compass, 3-D Embroidery Foam Pack, Stabilizer Sample Kit, Blue Opalescent Mylar, and Stable Cut Dispensers.
Visit our Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers Guide to learn more.
Note - Stabilizers and backings are special order items and ship in 1 to 5 business days.
- 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. We have waxed thread on 70-Yard Tubes in six thicknesses and 30 colors, 24-Yard Coils for hand stitching, and thin Embalmer's thread also used for taxidermy.
See our Waxed Thread Buying Guide to learn more.
- 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
- Fine Embalmer's Thread (also used for taxidermy)
- 30-Inch Tapered Waxed Cords (24-Cord bundle)
- Beeswax (wax any thread)
Use artificial (also called imitation) sinew for crafts projects that need a strong, flat, colorful thread or cord. These include Native American crafts, basket weaving, dream catchers, leatherwork, beading, gourd crafting, wrapping pine needle rims, and moccasins.
We have artificial sinew in 25 colors on 17-Yard Tubes and 265-Yard Rolls.
See our Artificial Sinew Buying Guide to learn more.
Use C. S. Osborne needle kits for hand sewing upholstery, leather, canvas, carpet, fabric, and darning. Needle size gauges use Standard Wire System. A higher gauge number means a thinner needle.
See our Hand Sewing Needle Guide to learn more.
Hemp twine is also known as hemp string, and hemp cord. Hemp is the strongest of all natural fibers, with a 20 Lb. tensile strength. It is 1 mm in diameter, and is a great choice for beading, jewelry and macrame. We have hemp twine in 25 colors on 143-yard balls.
Bank line cordage is a black polypropylene twine that is similar to tennis netting. It is exceptionally strong, sunlight (UV) resistant, and inexpensive. This makes it a favorite for: netting, knotting, outdoor survival packs, snares, whipping, bushcraft, hand sewing, lashing, and beading.
Visit our Bank Line Buying Guide to learn more.
Our Polyester linen blend thread has brilliant colors and a silky, smooth texture that makes it ideal for sewing fine leather and upholstery. It is made by Henry Campbell & Company of Ireland. It is slightly heavier than a size 138 nylon thread and stitches will stand out.
We also have a waxed version of this thread. Waxing makes it stronger and stiffer than the unwaxed thread while retaining most of its smoothness and vibrant color. Use it for sewing fine leather, upholstery, and cloth.
Visit our Polyester Linen Thread Buying Guide to learn more.
Many of today's sewing machines do not have spindles for money-saving large spools. Our Thread Cone Holder fixes this by giving you an easy way to feed thread from these spools into your machine.
Our Thread Sock stops thread from falling off the spool (puddling) as you sew. It gently wraps the spool in a mesh that holds the thread in place.
We have added Scissors, Shears and Clips, Tape Measures, Tool Kits and Cutters, and Needle Threaders to our product line.