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    Thread Types: Core Spun Threads

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    This document summarizes different types of sewing threads. It describes four processes used to treat cotton thread: mercerization increases dye affinity and luster, gassing reduces fuzz and increases sheen, glazing applies starch and chemicals for a hard, protective finish, and bonding encapsulates nylon or polyester filaments in resin for abrasion resistance. It also outlines various thread construction methods: spun threads use short staple fibers that are spun and plied; core spun threads have a continuous filament core wrapped in staple fibers; continuous filament threads are long, unbroken synthetic filaments twisted together; and textured threads have texture added to continuous filaments for coverage and bulk.

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    Thread Types: Core Spun Threads

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    This document summarizes different types of sewing threads. It describes four processes used to treat cotton thread: mercerization increases dye affinity and luster, gassing reduces fuzz and increases sheen, glazing applies starch and chemicals for a hard, protective finish, and bonding encapsulates nylon or polyester filaments in resin for abrasion resistance. It also outlines various thread construction methods: spun threads use short staple fibers that are spun and plied; core spun threads have a continuous filament core wrapped in staple fibers; continuous filament threads are long, unbroken synthetic filaments twisted together; and textured threads have texture added to continuous filaments for coverage and bulk.

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    This document summarizes different types of sewing threads. It describes four processes used to treat cotton thread: mercerization increases dye affinity and luster, gassing reduces fuzz and increases sheen, glazing applies starch and chemicals for a hard, protective finish, and bonding encapsulates nylon or polyester filaments in resin for abrasion resistance. It also outlines various thread construction methods: spun threads use short staple fibers that are spun and plied; core spun threads have a continuous filament core wrapped in staple fibers; continuous filament threads are long, unbroken synthetic filaments twisted together; and textured threads have texture added to continuous filaments for coverage and bulk.

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    Thread Types: Core Spun Threads

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    This document summarizes different types of sewing threads. It describes four processes used to treat cotton thread: mercerization increases dye affinity and luster, gassing reduces fuzz and increases sheen, glazing applies starch and chemicals for a hard, protective finish, and bonding encapsulates nylon or polyester filaments in resin for abrasion resistance. It also outlines various thread construction methods: spun threads use short staple fibers that are spun and plied; core spun threads have a continuous filament core wrapped in staple fibers; continuous filament threads are long, unbroken synthetic filaments twisted together; and textured threads have texture added to continuous filaments for coverage and bulk.

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    MERCERIZED - In this process cotton thread is

    treated in a caustic solution under controlled


    tension. This causes the fibers to swell, resulting
    in a greater affinity for dyeing. Mercerization
    also increases the luster and adds some strength.
    GASSED - Passing cotton thread through a
    flame at high speed to reduce the fuzz is known
    as gassing. This process also produces a higher
    sheen.
    GLAZED - This is a process in which cotton
    threads are treated with starches and special
    chemicals under controlled heat and then polished
    to a high luster. The glazed process results in a
    thread with a hard finish that protects the
    thread from abrasion and enhances ply security.
    BONDED - Treating continuous filament nylon
    or polyester with a special resin that encapsulates
    the filaments is called bonding. The result is a
    tough smooth coating that adds significantly to
    the thread's ability to resist abrasion and greatly
    enhances ply security.

    THREAD TYPES
    Spun Threads
    Throughout most of the twentieth century, cotton
    thread was the standard sewing thread both industrially and in the home. When synthetics were
    developed, it was only natural to attempt to emulate
    the sewing characteristics of cotton. Spun polyester
    thread, made from polyester fibers cut to the same
    length as cotton staple, was introduced as a substitute for cotton. All spun threads are made up from
    staple fibers that are spun into single yarns and then
    plied to make a sewing thread. Mettlers all-purpose
    polyester, Maxi-Lock, Elite Premium Serger Thread,
    Gutterman and all cotton threads are examples of
    spun thread.

    and performance of the thread produced. As a general


    rule of thumb, the longer the staple length of the
    fibers, the better the quality of thread produced. YLI
    Quilting threads and Mettler's cotton threads are
    examples of cotton threads produced with long staple
    cotton. The highest quality spun polyester, such as
    Mettler and Gutterman are produced from longer
    staple fibers.
    Spun threads will have a more fuzzy surface,
    which gives them a soft hand and good lubricity
    characteristics. They offer excellent sewing
    performance, but lack the strength of continuous
    filament threads.

    Core Spun Threads


    This process seeks to achieve the strength of
    continuous filament threads with the sewing performance of spun thread. Core spun thread features
    a continuous filament polyester core covered with
    cotton or polyester fibers. Two or more of these
    composite yarns are then twisted to form the thread.
    The most common examples are Dual Duty and
    Signature.

    Continuous Filament Threads


    This process begins by extruding individual filaments
    of synthetic material. A singling twist is applied to
    these unbroken, continuous fibers. They are then
    brought together and a finishing twist is applied.
    The result is a strong, consistent sewing thread. The
    most common examples are most rayon and polyester
    embroidery threads and YLIs Ultrasheen.

    Textured Threads

    Twisting together yarns made from short fibers, as


    we learned earlier, produces all spun threads.
    However the staple lengths of the fibers utilized can
    have an important effect on the quality, strength,

    This process adds texture to the parallel continuous


    filaments of synthetic yarns, creating softness and bulk.
    The textured filaments are then twisted slightly and heat
    set. These threads provide excellent coverage for
    seams and rolled edges. Textured threads are typically
    used in the loopers of a serger or over locker. Woolly
    Nylon is the best example of textured thread.

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