Sewing thread, thread for sewing. Generally made of cotton thread, chemical fiber thread, metal wire and so on. Sewing thread is used to sew all kinds of clothing materials and has dual functions of practicality and decoration. The quality of the sewing thread not only affects the sewing effect and processing cost, but also affects the appearance quality of the finished product. Needle thread: The thread that goes through the needle hole of the machine.
Shuttle thread: The thread drawn from the bobbin through the bobbin cover bobbin.
Looper Thread: The suture passed through the looper hole. (from iAsk iAsk)
Stretching thread: The stitching thread on the back of the sewing material is the necessary looper thread to form the stitch.
Overlay: A stitch that covers the front of the sewing material and is used for reinforcement and decoration.
1. Natural fiber suture
(1) Cotton suture
Features: high tensile force, high dimensional stability, high temperature resistance, poor elasticity, good seamability, large shrinkage
(2) Silk suture
Features: tough, high elasticity, wear-resistant, suitable for animal fiber fabrics, expensive
2. Synthetic fiber suture
Features: high strength, wear-resistant, non-shrinking, anti-mildew, limited heat resistance
3. Natural/synthetic fiber mixed suture/blend thread
Features: strong seamability, high tensile force, strong wear resistance
