20+ years in sewing thread20/2 spun polyester sewing thread
A strong, heavy spun polyester thread for seams that take load: denim, workwear, jackets, bags and topstitching that needs to show.
Specifications
| Count (Ne) | 20/2 |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% spun polyester |
| Approx. Tex | Tex 60 |
| Approx. ticket | 50 |
| Average breaking strength | 2,210 cN (2.25 kgf) |
| Recommended needle | Nm 100–120 (Singer 16–19) |
| Cone length | 1,500 m (other lengths on request) |
| Shades | Any shade, dyed in-house in Lahore to your sample |
Typical values. Strength and Tex are typical figures and vary slightly by lot, twist and finish. Please test on your own fabric and machines before bulk production.
Where 20/2 works best
- Denim jeans and jackets: side seams, hems and topstitching
- Workwear and uniforms: trousers, coveralls, heavy shirts
- Jackets, bags and home textiles that need a bold, strong seam
- Heavier lockstitch (301) and chainstitch (401) seams
Common questions
What is 20/2 sewing thread used for?
A strong, heavy spun polyester thread for seams that take load: denim, workwear, jackets, bags and topstitching that needs to show. Typical uses: Denim jeans and jackets: side seams, hems and topstitching; workwear and uniforms: trousers, coveralls, heavy shirts; jackets, bags and home textiles that need a bold, strong seam; heavier lockstitch (301) and chainstitch (401) seams.
Which needle should I use with 20/2 thread?
Use Nm 100–120 (Singer 16–19). Pick the smaller size for lighter fabrics and the larger size for heavy fabrics.
What is the Tex and ticket of 20/2?
20/2 spun polyester is about Tex 60, roughly ticket 50. Exact values vary a little by twist and finish.
Can you dye 20/2 to my shade?
Yes. We dye in-house and match your shade from a fabric swatch, thread sample or shade code.
Other counts: 20/3 · 40/2 · 50/2 · 50/3. See the full spun polyester range or our PolyCore (poly/poly core-spun) thread.