Spun polyester threads are the most widely used threads in the world for manufacturing apparel products. They will sew well with minimum interruptions on most types of sewing machines and are more cost effective than core spun threads. They also offer good sewability across multiple sewing operations helping reduce your thread inventories. Spun polyester threads are made by spinning high-tenacity staple fibers into a yarn and then plying these yarns to make the thread. Spun Polyester thread is stronger than traditional cotton threads of comparable sizes and offer greater abrasion and mildew resistance. It also offers good resistance to chemical degradation. A&E’s spun polyester brand Excell, is an ideal thread for multiple applications where a traditional staple spun polyester is required. Excell offers good seam strength and chemical resistance, as well as low shrinkage to help minimize seam puckering. Excell has the proper amount of elongation to absorb the stresses of sewing and wear in the seams. Excell is available in a wide range of colors and since it is polyester, offers excellent colorfastness. If you are producing children’s sleepwear, A&E’s Spun Kool spun polyester is twisted and wound with a flame resistant finish for baby & toddler applications to help seams meet open flame testing. Pre wound bobbins in multiple sizes are available.
Excell® Sizes and Product Details
Application | Tex Size | Metric Size | Minimum Needle Size |
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Extra Light Wt. | 16 | 180 | 65 |
21 | 140 | 70 | |
Light Weight | 27 | 120 | 75 |
Medium Weight | 40 | 75 | 90 |
40 | 60 | 90 | |
60 | 50 | 110 | |
70 | 40 | 110 | |
80 | 36 | 120 | |
90 | 30 | 125 | |
Heavy Weight | 105 | 25 | 130 |