List of Sewing Thread Used in Garment Manufacturing

List of Sewing Thread Used in Garment Manufacturing:

Swing thread is a must needed trimming which is significantly used in garments manufacturing. To make garments, sewing thread plays an important role in the garment manufacturing sector. Different types of sewing thread are mentioned in this article.

Types of Sewing Thread Used in Apparel Manufacturing:

Various types of sewing thread that are vastly used in garment manufacturing has mentioned below:

1. Linen thread,
2. Silk thread,
3. Soft cotton thread,
4. Mercerized cotton thread,
5. Glazed cotton thread,
6. Viscose thread,
7. Polyester thread,
8. Nylon thread,
9. Aramide thread,
10. PEFE thread.

All the above sewing thread used in garment manufacturing has discussed in the following:

1. Linen thread:

Oldest sewing thread and was used at a wide range for sewing threads during the making of garments. This type of sewing thread has high strength and slightly can make more strength of the seam. The linen sewing thread was used at a large rate to sew canvas, coarse fabric, and so on. But now it is mostly replaced by synthetic threads.

Despite this, the durability and historical significance of linen thread in producing canvas art pieces remain appreciated. Many artists and crafters still prefer the traditional methods and materials, valuing the unique qualities that linen threads bring to their canvas creations.

2. Silk thread:

This type of sewing thread is made from both continuous filament and broken filament silk. Comparatively, it contains higher strength, extensive, lustrous, and good qualities. Silk sewing thread is the most expensive, that is why using it is comparatively less. It is used to sew expensive garments.

3. Soft cotton thread:

Bleaching and dyeing have been done in this type of sewing thread and sometimes lubricants are used to make it more frictional resistant. There is a possibility of occurring shrinkage and seam puckering after wetting in water and washing the garments respectively.

4. Mercerized cotton thread:

This type of thread is finished by a caustic soda solution with tension. As a result, the entire fibers in the threads become round in shape and gain higher strength and brightness.

5. Glazed cotton thread:

Glazed cotton sewing thread is made by using a surface coating on the soft cotton threads. As a result, the threads become stiff, smooth, and increase the frictional resistance.

6. Viscose thread:

It may be made from continuous filament or staple fibers. The strength and stability are comparatively less but more brighten. It has limited use as a sewing thread but is widely used in embroidery work.

7. Polyester thread:

These types of sewing thread are strong, low cost, good washing fastness, and satisfactory elastic properties. It can be washed up to 150°C without any shrinkage. It is widely used due to its low cost. At present, polyester thread is widely used in the garments among the synthetic fibers sewing thread.

8. Nylon thread:

Nylon sewing thread made from hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid. It has not widely used due to its high extensibility because it makes seam puckering after sewing due to shrinkage. These types of thread are used to sew knitted fabric, extensible seam, and swimming wear.

9. Aramide thread:

Aramide threads are not used at a large rate because of more expensive. Aramide threads are used in special cases i.e. fire fighting garments. It is costly. Its commercial name is Nomex.

10. PEFE thread:

The use of PEFE sewing thread is limited due to the higher cost. It is used for protecting against flame, melt, and chemical garments.