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    Needle to Thread Size Chart

    The right needle size depends on thread size, the material sewn, and machine capabilities. The Thread to Needle Size chart gives the range of needles used with the threads that we sell.

    Thread Selections - Select a thread type to find the recommended needle by thread size.

     

    Nylon Thread - Needle Sizes for sewing with nylon thread.

    • Nylon Thread Size 15 / Tex 16 / Govt. 00 - Use needle Sizes  70/10 to 80/12

    • Nylon Thread Size 33 / Tex 35 / Govt. AA - Use needle Sizes  80/12 to 90/14

    • Nylon Thread Size 46 / Tex 45 / Govt. B - Use needle Sizes  90/14 to 100/16

    • Nylon Thread Size 69 / Tex 70 / Govt. E - Use needle Sizes  100/16 to 110/18.  Please note: Size 69 is the thickest size nylon thread most home sewing machines can handle.

    • Nylon Thread Size 92 / Tex 90 / Govt. F - Use needle Sizes  110/18 to 125/20

    • Nylon Thread Size 138 / Tex 135 / Govt. FF - Use needle Sizes  120/19 to 140/22

    • Nylon Thread Size 207 / Tex 210 / Govt. 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes  140/22 to 180/24

    • Nylon Thread Size 277 / Tex 270 / Govt. 4-Cord - Use needle Sizes  180/24 to 230/26

    • Nylon Thread Size 346 / Tex 350 / Govt. 5-Cord - Use needle Sizes  230/26 to 280/28

    • Nylon Thread Size 415 / Tex 410 / Govt. 6-Cord - Use needle Sizes  280/28 to 330/30

    • Nylon Thread Size 554 / Tex 600 / Govt. 8-Cord - Use needle Sizes  330/30 to 360/32

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    Polyester Thread - Needle Sizes for sewing with polyester thread.

    • Polyester Thread Size 15 / Tex 16 / Govt. 00 - Use needle Sizes  70/10 to 80/12

    • Polyester Thread Size 46 / Tex 45 / Govt. B - Use needle Sizes  90/14 to 100/16

    • Polyester Thread Size 69 / Tex 70 / Govt. E - Use needle Sizes  100/16 to 110/18. Please note: Size 69 is the thickest size polyester thread most home sewing machines can handle.

    • Polyester Thread Size 92 / Tex 90 / Govt. F - Use needle Sizes  110/18 to 125/20

    • Polyester Thread Size 138 / Tex 135 / Govt. FF - Use needle Sizes  120/19 to 140/22

    • Polyester Thread Size 207 / Tex 210 / Govt. 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes  140/22 to 180/24

    • Polyester Thread Size 277 / Tex 270 / Govt. 4-Cord - Use needle Sizes  180/24 to 230/26

    • Polyester Thread Size 346 / Tex 350 / Govt. 5-Cord - Use needle Sizes  230/26 to 280/28

    • Polyester Thread Size 415 / Tex 410 / Govt. 6-Cord - Use needle Sizes  280/28 to 330/30

    • Polyester Thread Size 554 / Tex 600 / Govt. 8-Cord - Use needle Sizes  330/30 to 360/32

    Related Polyester Thread Information

    • Polyester Thread Buying Guide - Topics cover uses for polyester thread, terminology, properties, size specifications, and more. It is great for outdoor use.

     

    Kevlar Thread - Needle sizes for sewing with Kevlar thread.

    • Kevlar Thread Size 46 / Tex 40 (T-40) / Gov't Size B - Use needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16

    • Kevlar Thread Size 69 / Tex 60 (T-60) or Tex 70 (T-70) / Gov't Size E / - Use needle Sizes 100/16 to 110 /18. Please note: Size 69 is the thickest size Kevlar thread most home sewing machines can handle.

    • Kevlar Thread Size 92 / Tex 80 (T-80) or Tex 90 (T-90) / Gov't Size F - Use needle Sizes 110/18 to 125/20

    • Kevlar Thread Size 138 / Tex 120 (T-120) / Gov't Size FF - Use needle Sizes 125/20 to 140/22

    • Kevlar Thread Size 207 / Tex 210 (T-210) / Gov't Size 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes 140/22 to 180/24

    • Kevlar Thread Size 346 / Tex 400 (T-400) / Gov't Size 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes 230/26 to 260/28

    • Kevlar Thread Tex 800 Commercial Size N/A, Tex 800 (T-800), Gov't Size N/A - Use needle Sizes N/A

    Related Kevlar Thread Information

    • Kevlar Thread Buying Guide - Kevlar (tm) thread is heat resistant to 800F. Topics cover Kevlar thread properties, uses, specifications, and more.

     

    Monofilament Thread - Needle sizes for sewing with Monofilament thread.

    • Monofilament Size .004 / Tex 8 (T-8) / 85 Denier (85/D) - Use Needle Sizes 55/7 to 65/9

    • Monofilament Size .005 / Tex 14 (T-14) / 130 Denier (130/D) - Use Needle Sizes 65/9 to 70/10

    • Monofilament Size .006 / Tex 18 (T-18) / 180 Denier (180/D) - Use Needle Sizes 70/10 to 80/12

    • Monofilament Size .007 / Tex 27 (T-27) / 250 Denier (250/D) - Use Needle Sizes 75/11 to 80/12

    • Monofilament Size .008 / Tex 35 (T-35) / 330 Denier (330/D) - Use Needle Sizes 80/12 to 90/14

    • Monofilament Size .009 / Tex 45 (T-45) / 420 Denier (420/D) - Use Needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16

    • Monofilament Size .010 / Tex 50 (T-50) / 520 Denier (520/D) - Use Needle Sizes 100/16 to 110/18. Please note: Size .010 is the thickest size monofilament thread most home sewing machines can handle.

    • Monofilament Size .011 / Tex 60 (T-60) / 620 Denier (620/D) - Use Needle Sizes 110/18 to 120/19

    • Monofilament Size .012 / Tex 80 (T-80) / 720 Denier (720/D) - Use Needle Sizes 120/19 to 125/20

    Related Monofilament Thread Information

     

    Embroidery Thread - Needle Sizes for 30 and 40 wt embroidery thread.

    Please note: 30 weight is thicker than 40 weight embroidery thread.

    Related Embroidery Thread Information

     

    Cotton Thread - Needle Sizes for Cotton Thread

    Please note: The higher weight number, the thinner the thread

    • 28-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 110/18 to 130/21

    • 40-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 80/12 to 90/14

    • 50-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 70/10 to 90/14

    • 60-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 65/9 to 80 / 12

     

    Fire Retardant (FR) Thread - Needle Sizes for Fire Retardant (FR) Sewing and Embroidery Thread

    • Fire Retardant (FR) Embroidery Thread - 40 Weight - Use Needle Sizes 75/11 to 80/12

    • Fire Retardant Sewing Thread (Spun Kevlar and Spun Nomex - Listed Separately)

      • Tex 27 (T-27) to Tex 30 (T-30) - Use needle sizes 70 / 10 to 80 / 12

      • Tex 35 (T-35) to Tex 40 (T-40)  - Use needle sizes 80 / 12 to 90 / 14

      • Tex 45 (T-45) to Tex 50 (T-50) - Use needle sizes 90 / 14 to 100/ 16

      • Tex 60 (T-60) to Tex 70 (T-70) - Use needle sizes 100 / 16 to 110 / 18

      • Tex 90 (T-90) to Tex 105 (T-105) - Use needle sizes 110 / 18 to 125 / 20

      • Tex 135 (T-135) - Use needle sizes 110 / 18 to 125 / 20

    Related Fire Retardant (FR) Thread Information

    Fire Retardant Thread Buying Guide - Fire retardant (FR) thread is available in Kevlar and Nomex. Topics cover FR thread properties, uses, specifications, and more.

     

    Bag Closing Thread - Needle Sizes for Bag Closing Thread

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