Thread to Needle 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.
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Nylon Thread Size 15 / Tex 16 / Govt. 00 - Use needle Sizes 70/10 to 80/12
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Nylon Thread Size 33 / Tex 35 / Govt. AA - Use needle Sizes 80/12 to 90/14
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Nylon Thread Size 46 / Tex 45 / Govt. B - Use needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16
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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.
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Nylon Thread Size 92 / Tex 90 / Govt. F - Use needle Sizes 110/18 to 125/20
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Nylon Thread Size 138 / Tex 135 / Govt. FF - Use needle Sizes 120/19 to 140/22
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Nylon Thread Size 207 / Tex 210 / Govt. 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes 140/22 to 180/24
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Nylon Thread Size 277 / Tex 270 / Govt. 4-Cord - Use needle Sizes 180/24 to 230/26
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Nylon Thread Size 346 / Tex 350 / Govt. 5-Cord - Use needle Sizes 230/26 to 280/28
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Nylon Thread Size 415 / Tex 410 / Govt. 6-Cord - Use needle Sizes 280/28 to 330/30
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Nylon Thread Size 554 / Tex 600 / Govt. 8-Cord - Use needle Sizes 330/30 to 360/32
Related Nylon Thread and Needle Information
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Nylon Thread Buying Guide - Topics cover uses for nylon thread, terminology, properties, size specifications, and more.
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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Polyester Thread - Needle Sizes for sewing with polyester thread.
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Polyester Thread Size 15 / Tex 16 / Govt. 00 - Use needle Sizes 70/10 to 80/12
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Polyester Thread Size 46 / Tex 45 / Govt. B - Use needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16
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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.
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Polyester Thread Size 92 / Tex 90 / Govt. F - Use needle Sizes 110/18 to 125/20
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Polyester Thread Size 138 / Tex 135 / Govt. FF - Use needle Sizes 120/19 to 140/22
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Polyester Thread Size 207 / Tex 210 / Govt. 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes 140/22 to 180/24
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Polyester Thread Size 277 / Tex 270 / Govt. 4-Cord - Use needle Sizes 180/24 to 230/26
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Polyester Thread Size 346 / Tex 350 / Govt. 5-Cord - Use needle Sizes 230/26 to 280/28
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Polyester Thread Size 415 / Tex 410 / Govt. 6-Cord - Use needle Sizes 280/28 to 330/30
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Polyester Thread Size 554 / Tex 600 / Govt. 8-Cord - Use needle Sizes 330/30 to 360/32
Related Polyester Thread and Needle Information
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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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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Kevlar Thread - Needle sizes for sewing with Kevlar thread.
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Kevlar Thread Size 46 / Tex 40 (T-40) / Gov't Size B - Use needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16
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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.
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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
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Kevlar Thread Size 138 / Tex 120 (T-120) / Gov't Size FF - Use needle Sizes 125/20 to 140/22
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Kevlar Thread Size 207 / Tex 210 (T-210) / Gov't Size 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes 140/22 to 180/24
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Kevlar Thread Size 346 / Tex 400 (T-400) / Gov't Size 3-Cord - Use needle Sizes 230/26 to 260/28
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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 and Needle Information
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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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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Monofilament Thread - Needle sizes for sewing with Monofilament thread.
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Monofilament Size .004 / Tex 8 (T-8) / 85 Denier (85/D) - Use Needle Sizes 55/7 to 65/9
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Monofilament Size .005 / Tex 14 (T-14) / 130 Denier (130/D) - Use Needle Sizes 65/9 to 70/10
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Monofilament Size .006 / Tex 18 (T-18) / 180 Denier (180/D) - Use Needle Sizes 70/10 to 80/12
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Monofilament Size .007 / Tex 27 (T-27) / 250 Denier (250/D) - Use Needle Sizes 75/11 to 80/12
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Monofilament Size .008 / Tex 35 (T-35) / 330 Denier (330/D) - Use Needle Sizes 80/12 to 90/14
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Monofilament Size .009 / Tex 45 (T-45) / 420 Denier (420/D) - Use Needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16
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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.
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Monofilament Size .011 / Tex 60 (T-60) / 620 Denier (620/D) - Use Needle Sizes 110/18 to 120/19
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Monofilament Size .012 / Tex 80 (T-80) / 720 Denier (720/D) - Use Needle Sizes 120/19 to 125/20
Related Monofilament Thread and Needle Information
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Monofilament Thread Buying Guide - Topics cover monofilament thread sizes, properties, and more.
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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Embroidery Thread - Needle Sizes for 30 and 40 wt embroidery thread.
Please note: 30 weight is thicker than 40 weight embroidery thread.
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30 Weight Embroidery Thread - Use Needle Sizes 90/14 to 100/16 - All 30 Wt is on closeout.
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40 Weight Embroidery Thread - Use Needle Sizes 75/11 to 80/12
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Embroidery Thread Closeouts - Includes 30 and 40 Wt.
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The Robison-Anton Store - We sell all colors and all sizes of their Super Brite Polyester, Super Strength Rayon, Moonglow, "J" Metallic, Variegated, and Twister Tweed thread.
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Related Embroidery Thread and Needle Information
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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Cotton Thread - Needle Sizes for Cotton Thread
Please note: The higher weight number, the thinner the thread
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28-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 110/18 to 130/21
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40-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 80/12 to 90/14
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50-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 70/10 to 90/14
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60-Weight Cotton Thread - Use Needle Sizes 65/9 to 80 / 12
Related Cotton Thread and Needle Information
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Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread Buying Guide - Topics about Mettler cover thread weights, use by weight, and more.
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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Fire Retardant (FR) Thread - Needle Sizes for Fire Retardant (FR) Sewing and Embroidery Thread
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Fire Retardant (FR) Embroidery Thread - 40 Weight - Use Needle Sizes 75/11 to 80/12
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Fire Retardant Sewing Thread (Spun Kevlar and Spun Nomex - Listed Separately)
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Tex 27 (T-27) to Tex 30 (T-30) - Use needle sizes 70 / 10 to 80 / 12
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Tex 35 (T-35) to Tex 40 (T-40) - Use needle sizes 80 / 12 to 90 / 14
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Tex 45 (T-45) to Tex 50 (T-50) - Use needle sizes 90 / 14 to 100/ 16
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Tex 60 (T-60) to Tex 70 (T-70) - Use needle sizes 100 / 16 to 110 / 18
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Tex 90 (T-90) to Tex 105 (T-105) - Use needle sizes 110 / 18 to 125 / 20
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Tex 135 (T-135) - Use needle sizes 110 / 18 to 125 / 20
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Related Fire Retardant (FR) Thread and Needle Information
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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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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.
Bag Closing Thread - Needle Sizes for Bag Closing Thread
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4-Ply Bag Closing Thread - Use needle size 140/22 to 230/24 All Bag Closing Thread
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5-Ply Bag Closing Thread - Use needle sizes 180/24 to 260/26 All Bag Closing Thread
Related Bag Closing Thread and Needle Information
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Bag Closing Thread Buying Guide - About bag closing thread for closing food, feed, charcoal bags and more.
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Groz-Beckert Machine Sewing Needles - Topics cover needle systems, understanding labels, points, sizing, and more.
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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.