20+ years in sewing thread50/2 spun polyester sewing thread
A finer spun polyester thread for lightweight fabrics and fine seams, popular for knitwear overlock and light garments.
Specifications
| Count (Ne) | 50/2 |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% spun polyester |
| Approx. Tex | Tex 24 |
| Approx. ticket | 120 |
| Average breaking strength | 890 cN (0.91 kgf) |
| Recommended needle | Nm 70–80 (Singer 10–12) |
| 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 50/2 works best
- Light knitwear: T-shirts, innerwear and jersey
- Overlock (504, 514) loopers and coverstitch hems
- Lightweight shirts, blouses and dresses
- Fine seams where a soft, low-profile stitch is wanted
Common questions
What is 50/2 sewing thread used for?
A finer spun polyester thread for lightweight fabrics and fine seams, popular for knitwear overlock and light garments. Typical uses: Light knitwear: T-shirts, innerwear and jersey; overlock (504, 514) loopers and coverstitch hems; lightweight shirts, blouses and dresses; fine seams where a soft, low-profile stitch is wanted.
Which needle should I use with 50/2 thread?
Use Nm 70–80 (Singer 10–12). Pick the smaller size for lighter fabrics and the larger size for heavy fabrics.
What is the Tex and ticket of 50/2?
50/2 spun polyester is about Tex 24, roughly ticket 120. Exact values vary a little by twist and finish.
Can you dye 50/2 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 · 40/2 · 50/3. See the full spun polyester range or our PolyCore (poly/poly core-spun) thread.