Looks like embroidery thread. Made from Nomex. Does not melt. Decomposes at 700F - 500 and 3000 yard spools
fire retardant bobbins Nomex fire retardant embroidery thread looks and performs like regular embroidery thread. Use it for embroidering names and logos on fire retardant clothing and gear used by first responders and others who need protection from fire and heat. Use with a size 75/11 to 80/12 needle. This thread meets NFPA standards: 1975-1999, 1971-1997, 1976-1992, and 1977-1998.

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Code Description Image Price Stock  
FRE027WHIN10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Natural - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Natural Color Chip $23.29 6
FRE027BLUA10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Marine Blue - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Marine Blue Color Chip $23.29 15
FRE027BLUN10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Navy - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Navy Color Chip $22.29 9
FRE027BLUR10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Royal Blue - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Royal Blue Color Chip $23.29 21
FRE027BROT03 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Tan - *3000 Yards Tan Color Chip $90.35 2
FRE027GRA210 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Lead Gray - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Silvery Gray Color Chip $23.29 12
FRE027GRAA10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Silver - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Silver Color Chip $23.29 13
FRE027GRAM10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Medium Gray - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Midnight Color Chip $23.29 18
FRE027GRE101w Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Kelly Green - 500 Yards Kelly Green Color Chip $25.29 4
FRE027ODRA10 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Olive Drab - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Olive Drab Color Chip $22.29 3
FRE027ORA101w Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Rescue Orange - 500 Yards Rescue Orange Color Chip $25.29 1
FRE027ORA201w Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Orange - 500 Yards Orange Color Chip $25.29 5
FRE027ORA203 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Orange - 3000 Yards Orange Color Chip $90.35 1
FRE027RED310 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Ruby Red - Mini Spool - 1100 Yards Ruby Red Color Chip $23.29 19
FRE027YEL201w Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Cornsilk - 500 Yards Cornsilk Color Chip $25.29 9
FRE027YEL203 Nomex Embroidery Thread - Tex 27 - Cornsilk - *3000 Yards Cornsilk Color Chip $90.35 4
FRB027WHIN005FRB Fire Retardant Embroidery Bobbins - Style L - 40 Wt - Dull White (Fil-Tec) - Spun Nomex - Pack of 5 White Color Chip $13.90 14

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