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Cotton Thread
Use/Characteristics: Ideal for sewing cotton and lightweight fabrics. Not suitable for high-speed sewing due to heat from friction.
Polyester Thread
Use/Characteristics: Strong, durable, and suitable for most fabrics. Great for garments that undergo frequent washing.
Nylon Thread
Use/Characteristics: Strong, stretchy, and resilient. Perfect for synthetic fabrics and upholstery.
Silk Thread
Use/Characteristics: Fine, strong, with a natural sheen. Ideal for tailoring, buttonholes, and basting.
Wooly Nylon Thread
Use/Characteristics: Soft, textured, stretchy thread mainly used in serging and gives a finished edge to seams.
Metallic Thread
Use/Characteristics: Contains metallic fibers, giving it a shiny appearance. Used for decorative purposes, not ideal for high-stress seams.
Monofilament Thread
Use/Characteristics: Clear polyester or nylon thread that is almost invisible. Used mainly for quilting and appliqué.
Heavy Duty Thread
Use/Characteristics: Thick, strong, used for upholstery, canvas work, and other materials that require sturdy seams.
Variegated Thread
Use/Characteristics: Multiple colors dyed along the length, creating a multicolor effect. Often used for decorative stitching.
Elastic Thread
Use/Characteristics: Used to create shirring or gathering in fabrics. Wound on the bobbin to add stretchability to seams.
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