SKU: BPT138BEIX16Ba
Bonded Polyester - Size 138 (Tex 135) - Natural (A&E 35883) - 16-Oz Spool - 3000 Yards

Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.

Polyester Thread
Polyester Thread Information
Thread to Needle Size Chart

• Looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.
• Better UV (sunlight) resistance. Preferred for outdoor things like tents, outdoor banners and awnings.
• Works with home machines up to Size 69.
• Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

Polyester Thread Size Selections

• Polyester Thread - All Sizes
• Polyester Thread - Size 46 / Tex 45 / Govt. BLightweight thread used for sewing garments outdoor furniture and gear such as small tents Use with home and commercial sewing machines and needle sizes 90/14 to 100/16.
• Polyester Thread - Size 69 / Tex 70 / Govt. EMiddleweight thread used for garments, tents, outdoor furniture, home and auto upholstery, and dog beds and collars. It is the largest sizes most home sewing machines can handle. Use needle sizes 100/16 to 110 /18.
• Polyester Thread - Size 92 / Tex 90 / Govt. FMiddleweight thread used for tents, outdoor furniture and auto upholstery, dog beds and collars, sails, and sandbags. Usually requires a commercial sewing machine. Use needle sizes 110/18 to 125/20.
• Polyester Thread - Size 138 / Tex 135 / Govt. FFMiddleweight thread with noticeable stitches. Used for outdoor furniture and auto upholstery, convertible tops, party tents, pool covers, tarpaulins, and sails. Requires a commercial sewing machine. Use needle sizes 125/20 to 140/22.
• Polyester Thread - Size 207 / Tex 210 / Govt. 3-CordHeavyweight thread with noticeable stitches. Used for auto upholstery boat covers, awnings, tarpaulins, saddles and horse tack. Requires a commercial or heavy duty sewing machine. Use needle sizes 140/22 to 180/24.
• Polyester Thread - Size 277 / Tex 270 / Govt. 4-CordHeavyweight thread where stitches become a focal point. Used horse saddles and tack, knife sheaths, holsters, tarpaulins, banners, and boat and pool covers. Requires a commercial or heavy duty sewing machine; popular hand stitching size. Use needle sizes 180/24 to 230/26.
• Polyester Thread - Size 346 / Tex 350 / Govt. 5-CordHeavyweight thread where stitches become a focal point. Used for canvas tarpaulins, saddles and horse tack, shoe repair, conveyer belts, holsters and knife sheaths. Requires a heavy duty machine; popular hand stitching size. Use needle sizes 230/26 to 260/28.
• Polyester Thread - Size 415 / Tex 400 / Govt. 6-CordHeavyweight thread where stitches are the focal point. Used for canvas, tarpaulins, survival packs, saddles, horse tack shoe repair, conveyer belts, holsters, and knife sheaths. Requires a heavy duty machine; hand sewing favorite. Use needle sizes 280/28 to 330/30.
• Polyester Thread - Size 554 / Tex 600 / Govt. 8-CordOur heaviest size - about 1mm diameter. Used for sewing very heavy canvas and leather, tying, binding, and hanging heavy objects. Requires a heavy duty sewing machine; hand sewing favorite. Use needle sizes 330/30 to 360/32.

Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.

Needles
Needles Information
Thread To Needle Size Chart
Machine To Needle Reference
Groz-Beckert Publications

• Find the needles you need in one place.
• Machine To Needle Reference.
• Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.
• Thread to needle size chart.
• New - Needles for shoe patcher machines.

Needle Selections

• Shop All Needles - Find the right needle for your machine
• Home Sewing Needles (flat side on shank)
• 130/705 - Home Sewing Needles - Same As HAX1, and 15X1
• Most Popular Needles
• 34 - Equivalent to 287, 16X1, 16X2, 16X4, 16X73, 287, 690, TFX1, CANU 12:05
• 134 - Equivalent to 135X5, 135X7, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
• 134-35 Equivalent to 2134-35, DPX35, CANU 32:10
• 135X16 and 135X17 - Interchangeable - Use 135X16 for leather, and 135X17 for cloth.
• 135X16 (Leather) Equivalent to DPX16
• 135X17 (Cloth) Equivalent to SY 3355, DPX17, CANU 37:20
• DBXK5 - Equivalent to 1738 KK, DB-N20, CANU 13:80
• Shoe Patcher Needles - Needles for Chinese shoe patcher machines

Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in popular sizes.

Nylon Thread
Nylon Thread Information
Thread to Needle Size Chart

• Strong, durable, and easy to use.
• Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.
• Works with home machines up to Size 69.
• Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

Nylon Thread Size Selections

• Nylon Thread - All Sizes
• Nylon Thread Size 33 / Tex 35 / Govt. AALightweight thread used it for sewing garments, thin leather purses and wallets. Use needle sizes 80/12 to 90/14.
• Nylon Thread - Size 46 / Tex 45 / Govt. BLightweight thread used for sewing lightweight tents, thin leather, outdoor garments, and delicate upholstery. Use needle sizes 90/14 to 100/16.
• Nylon Thread - Size 69 / Tex 70 / Govt. EOur best-selling middleweight thread with the largest color range. It's the heaviest size most home machines can run. Ideal for lightweight upholstery, leather, outdoor gear, garments, and drapes. Use with needle sizes 100/16 to 110/18.
• Nylon Thread - Size 92 / Tex 90 / Govt. FMiddleweight thread used for sewing upholstery, leather, auto interiors, military gear, dog collars, banners, and blankets. Usually requires a commercial machine. Use needle sizes 110/18 to 125/20.
• Nylon Thread - Size 138 / Tex 135 / Govt. FFMiddleweight thread whose stitches are noticeable. Use it for sewing upholstery, leather, auto interiors, tents, taupaulns, banners, musical instruments, covers, dog collars. Use needle sizes 125/20 to 140/22.
• Nylon Thread - Size 207 / Tex 210 / Govt. 3-CordHeavyweight thread whose stitches are very noticeable. Use it for sewing leather, upholstery, auto interiors, covers, and horse tack. Use needle sizes 140/22 to 180/24.
• Nylon Thread - Size 277 / Tex 270 / Govt. 4-CordHeavyweight thread whose stitches are highly visible. Use it for sewing saddles and tack, holsters, sheaths, belts, and heavy duty tarpaulins and covers. Requires a commercial or heavy duty machine. Use needle sizes 180/24 to 230/26.
• Nylon Thread - Size 346 / Tex 350 / Govt. 5-CordHeavyweight thread with stitching becoming a focal point. Used for sewing conveyor belts, heavy duty tarpaulins and covers, holsters, sheaths, belts, and shoe repair. Requires a heavy duty machine. Use needle sizes 230/26 to 260/28.
• Nylon Thread - Size 415 / Tex 400 / Govt. 6-CordHeavyweight whose stitches become the focal point. Use it for sewing boots and shoes, conveyor belts, heavy duty tarpaulins and covers, holsters, sheaths, belts, and hanging objects. Requires a heavy duty machine. Use needle sizes 280/28 to 330/30
• Nylon Thread - Size 554 / Tex 600 / Govt. 8-CordOur heaviest nylon thread with about a 1 mm diameter. Its stitches become a focal point. Use it for sewing shoes and boots, conveyor belts, heavy duty tarpaulins and covers, holsters, sheaths, belts, and hanging objects. Use needle sizes 330/30 to 360/32.
• Nylon Thread Buying GuideAbout nylon thread - Covering uses, limitations, sizing, and spool options, plus charts for materials and machine/needle compatibility.

Prewound Bobbins - Save time / fewer skipped stitches.

Prewound Bobbins
Prewound Bobbins Information
Machine To Bobbin Reference
Bobbin Style Guide

• Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.
• Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.
• Wide selection of half-price bobbins.
• Find the right bobbin for your machine.

Bobbin Selections

• Bobbins - All Bobbins
• Bobbins - Style A (Class 15)
• Bobbins - Style G
• Bobbins - Style L
• Bobbins - Style M
• Bobbins - Style U
• Other Bobbin Styles
• Bobbins - Style 41
• Bobbins - Style 58
• Bobbins - Style D
• Bobbins - Style F
• Bobbins - Style MA
• Bobbins - Style N

Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.

Monofilament Thread
About Monofilament Thread
Thread To Needle Size Chart

• Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.
• Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.
• Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.
• 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.

Monofilament Thread Size Selections

• Monofilament - All Sizes
• Monofilament Thread - Size .004 (Tex 8 / 85 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .005 (Tex 14 / 130 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .006 (Tex 18 / 180 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .007 (Tex 27 / 250 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .008 (Tex 35 / 330 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .009 (Tex 45 / 420 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .010 (Tex 50 / 520 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .011 (Tex 60 / 620 d)
• Monofilament Thread - Size .012 (Tex 80 / 720 d)
• Monofilament Canister Tops
• Monofilament Thread Information

Fire-Resistant (FR) Thread - Nomex, Kevlar, PTFE Fiberglass thread for high-temperatures.

Fire-Resistant (FR) Thread
About Fire-Resistant Thread
PTFE Fiberglass Information
Kevlar Thread Information
FR Thread to Needle Size

• Heat-resistant threads for gear and apparel - used by first responders, military, motorsports, welders, and other high-heat applications.
• Spun Nomex and spun Kevlar protect to 700F (366C); bonded and soft filament Kevlar to 800F (427C); PTFE-coated fiberglass to 1022F (550C).
• Use lightweight threads for garments; heavier threads for protective equipment.
• Most threads are available in both small and large spools.

Fire-Resistant (FR) Thread Selections

• Fire-Resistant (FR) Thread - All Selections
• Nomex Sewing Thread - Spun
• Kevlar Sewing Thread - Spun
• Nomex Embroidery Thread for emblems and names
• Flame Resistant Backing
• PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread
• Filament Kevlar Thread - Natural Yellow
• Filament Nomex Thread - Natural White
• Magicians Invisible Thread