20+ years in sewing thread20/3 spun polyester sewing thread
Our heaviest spun polyester count: a three-ply thread for very heavy seams, decorative topstitching and thick fabrics.
Specifications
| Count (Ne) | 20/3 |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% spun polyester |
| Approx. Tex | Tex 90 |
| Approx. ticket | 30 |
| Average breaking strength | 3,625 cN (3.70 kgf) |
| Recommended needle | Nm 110–130 (Singer 18–21) |
| Cone length | 1,000 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 20/3 works best
- Heavy denim: felled seams, waistbands and decorative topstitching
- Bags, belts and heavy canvas items
- Workwear seams that need extra strength
- Jackets and home textiles where a thick, visible stitch is wanted
Common questions
What is 20/3 sewing thread used for?
Our heaviest spun polyester count: a three-ply thread for very heavy seams, decorative topstitching and thick fabrics. Typical uses: Heavy denim: felled seams, waistbands and decorative topstitching; bags, belts and heavy canvas items; workwear seams that need extra strength; jackets and home textiles where a thick, visible stitch is wanted.
Which needle should I use with 20/3 thread?
Use Nm 110–130 (Singer 18–21). Pick the smaller size for lighter fabrics and the larger size for heavy fabrics.
What is the Tex and ticket of 20/3?
20/3 spun polyester is about Tex 90, roughly ticket 30. Exact values vary a little by twist and finish.
Can you dye 20/3 to my shade?
Yes. We dye in-house and match your shade from a fabric swatch, thread sample or shade code.
Other counts: 20/2 · 40/2 · 50/2 · 50/3. See the full spun polyester range or our PolyCore (poly/poly core-spun) thread.