Thread Information and Guides
Use our buying guides to learn more about the thread on our site and get the right thread. These buying guides have information about each thread's uses, limitations, properties, and technical specifications. We have buying guides for: nylon, polyester, bobbins, monofilament, bag closing thread, polypropylene, Kevlar, fire retardant thread, Nomex, Robison-Anton embroidery thread and conversion charts, stabilizer and backing, waxed thread, artificial sinew, Irish polyester-linen, bank line, and binder / bailer twine.
Information Topics
There are over 2,300 different Groz-Beckert needles. Information about needle systems, sizes, points, and premium features.
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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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Needle to Thread Size Chart - Find the right needle for your thread size.
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Sewing Machine Needle Use Guide - Our Sewing Machine Needle Use Guide helps you find and buy the right needle for your industrial sewing machine. Home sewing machines use system 130 / 705 AKA HAx1 or 15x1 needles
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Groz-Beckert Needle Information - PDF's - Groz-Beckert publications.
Information about industrial threads used to sew strong, long lasting seams in fabric, leather, canvas and other materials.
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Nylon Thread Buying Guide - Topics cover uses for nylon thread, terminology, properties, size specifications, and more.
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Polyester Thread Buying Guide - Topics cover uses for polyester thread, terminology, properties, size specifications, and more. It is great for outdoor use.
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Bobbin Buying Guide - Topics cover bobbin styles and more.
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Bobbin Style to Machine Reference - Use our Bobbin Style to Machine Reference pages to look-up the bobbin style by brand and model. We have information for over 1,600 machines.
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Monofilament Buying Guide - Topics cover monofilament thread sizes, properties, and more.
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Bag Closing Thread Buying Guide - About bag closing thread for closing food, feed, charcoal bags and more.
Kevlar and Fire Retardant Thread Information
Information about thread used for high temperature applications.
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Kevlar Thread Buying Guide - Kevlar (tm) thread is heat resistant to 800F. Topics cover Kevlar thread properties, uses, specifications, and more.
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Fire Retardant Thread Buying Guide - Fire retardant (FR) thread is available in Kevlar and Nomex. Topics cover FR thread properties, uses, specifications, and more.
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PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread Guide - PTFE thread is heat resistant to 1022F. Topics cover PTFE thread properties, uses, specifications, and more.
Embroidery, Quilting, and Sewing Information
Information about sewing and embroidery thread, color conversion charts, and stabilizers.
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Robison-Anton Buying Guide - Robison-Anton is our flagship embroidery thread. We sell all colors and all sizes of their polyester, rayon, Moonglow, "J" Metallic, variegated, Twister Tweed thread.
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Robison-Anton-Conversion Charts - Use our conversion charts to find Robison-Anton colors that best match colors from other brands. Select a conversion chart, find your color, and click for the Robison-Anton color.
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Robison-Anton Catalog Download - PDF - Robison-Anton is manufactured by American & Efird (A&E).
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30 Weight and 40 Weight Embroidery Thread - 30-wt is thicker than 40-wt thread.
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Stabilizer / Backing Buying Guide - Topics cover uses, types, and selections of embroidery stabilizers and backings.
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Monofilament Buying Guide - Topics cover monofilament thread sizes, properties, and more.
Information about waxed thread, artificial sinew, and assorted twines.
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Waxed Thread Buying Guide - Information topics about waxed thread, uses, sizes, colors, and packaging.
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Imitation Sinew Buying Guide - Imitation sinew is sometimes called artificial sinew, simulated sinew, or fake sinew. This Buying Guide explains sinew's uses and describes its characteristics.
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Polyester-Linen Buying Guide - Polyester-Linen thread gives an authentic look to vintage items and their modern replicas. This guide explains the thread's uses and characteristics.
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Bank Line Buying Guide - Bank line is a strong, inexpensive, black twine (or cord) used for netting, bushcraft, and beading. This buying guide explains bank line's uses and specifications.