20+ years in sewing thread40/2 spun polyester sewing thread
The everyday all-rounder: a medium spun polyester thread used across most garments, on lockstitch, overlock and coverstitch machines.
Specifications
| Count (Ne) | 40/2 |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% spun polyester |
| Approx. Tex | Tex 30 |
| Approx. ticket | 100 |
| Average breaking strength | 1,165 cN (1.19 kgf) |
| Recommended needle | Nm 75–90 (Singer 11–14) |
| Cone length | 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 40/2 works best
- Shirts, trousers, dresses and general garments
- Knitwear: T-shirts, polos and hoodies on overlock and coverstitch
- Home textiles: bed linen, pillow covers, curtains
- Overlock loopers and general lockstitch seams
Common questions
What is 40/2 sewing thread used for?
The everyday all-rounder: a medium spun polyester thread used across most garments, on lockstitch, overlock and coverstitch machines. Typical uses: Shirts, trousers, dresses and general garments; knitwear: t-shirts, polos and hoodies on overlock and coverstitch; home textiles: bed linen, pillow covers, curtains; overlock loopers and general lockstitch seams.
Which needle should I use with 40/2 thread?
Use Nm 75–90 (Singer 11–14). Pick the smaller size for lighter fabrics and the larger size for heavy fabrics.
What is the Tex and ticket of 40/2?
40/2 spun polyester is about Tex 30, roughly ticket 100. Exact values vary a little by twist and finish.
Can you dye 40/2 to my shade?
Yes. We dye in-house and match your shade from a fabric swatch, thread sample or shade code.
Other counts: 20/2 · 20/3 · 50/2 · 50/3. See the full spun polyester range or our PolyCore (poly/poly core-spun) thread.