Nylon Twisted Multi-filament Thread

Produced from high-tenacity yarns, which are twisted, plied, dyed and heat set in order to achieve strong sewability and excellent strength-to-size ratio.

Fiber Type 6.6 Nylon
Finishes Bonded and SST*
Thread Construction Twisted Multifilament
Sizes Available Light: T-16, T-21, T-30
Medium: T-45, T-70
Heavy: T-90, T-105, T-135
Extra Heavy: T-210, T-270, T-350, T-400
Advantages
  • Excellent abrasion resistance.
  • Very good seam strength.
  • Consistency in diameter.
  • Superior strength to other thread constructions of equal size.
  • Consistency in physical characteristics.
  • Good chemical resistance.
  • When bonded, very good ply adhesion.
  • Very good sewability.
Comments Melts when temperatures exceed 480°F.
Chemical resistance is not as good as polyester.
Ultraviolet (UV) resistance is generally not as good as polyester.
Mil-Spec Approved by the Federal Government to supply Nylon under Federal Specificatications A-A-59826
*SST finish is soft, stretched and twisted.