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Cotton sewing thread

Some garments need a cotton seam, for example products that are garment-dyed after sewing, where the thread must take the same dye as the fabric. We supply cotton sewing thread alongside our polyester range.

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Counts and specifications

DetailSpecification
MaterialCotton
CountsOn request
FinishNatural or dyed to your shade
SupplyOn cones, to your length

Send us your requirement and we will confirm counts, lengths and price.

Where it is used

  • Garment-dyed products
  • Natural fibre garments
  • Buyer programmes that specify cotton seams
  • Light and medium fabrics

Why buyers choose it

  • Dyes with the garment. Takes the same dye as cotton fabric in garment dyeing.
  • Natural feel. A soft seam on natural fibre products.
  • One supplier. Order cotton and polyester thread together.

Common questions

Why use cotton thread instead of polyester?

Cotton thread is mainly used when a garment is dyed after sewing, because polyester thread will not take the same dye as cotton fabric. Some buyers also specify cotton seams.

Which counts do you offer?

Tell us your fabric and use, and we will confirm the counts available and the price.

Tell us the count, shade and quantity

Send your requirement on WhatsApp or by email. We reply with a price and a delivery date.

Needle and strength chart

SizeAvg. strength
(cN)
(kgf)Recommended needle
Tex 189100.93Nm 65–75Singer 9–11
Tex 271,4201.45Nm 75–90Singer 11–14
Tex 341,7801.82Nm 80–90Singer 12–14
Tex 402,0352.08Nm 90–100Singer 14–16
Tex 603,1703.23Nm 100–120Singer 16–19
Tex 804,1154.20Nm 110–120Singer 18–19
Tex 904,4004.49Nm 110–130Singer 18–21
Tex 1054,8254.92Nm 120–130Singer 19–21
Tex 1206,1106.23Nm 120–140Singer 19–22
Tex 1357,1857.33Nm 130–140Singer 21–22

Average single-end breaking strength from our testing. Values are for guidance and vary slightly with shade and finish. Needle sizes are the recommended metric range, with the Singer size alongside.