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Polyester Sewing Thread

100% spun polyester thread in 9 standard specs, plus high-tenacity thread, embroidery thread and textile yarns.

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100% Polyester Sewing Thread

Spun polyester thread with an even twist and smooth finish that runs cleanly on high-speed industrial machines.

Material · 100% polyesterCounts · 20S–60SPly · 2 / 3Cone · 85–450 gLength · 2,000–16,000 yds
  • High strength with low shrinkage
  • Good color fastness, dyed to your Pantone or color card
  • Even, smooth thread for fewer breaks and skipped stitches
  • Custom counts, cone weights and lengths for bulk orders
Specifications

Standard Specs

All specs are 100% polyester. Click Inquire to request a price for one spec.

Thread CountCone WeightLength / ConeMaterialRecommended ForInquiry
20S/2160 g3,000 yds100% PolyesterDenim, canvas, bags and other heavy fabricsInquire
20S/3160 g2,000 yds100% PolyesterExtra-strong seams: luggage, upholstery, tentsInquire
40S/285 g3,000 yds100% PolyesterGeneral garment sewing, small-batch workshopsInquire
40S/2230 g8,000 yds100% PolyesterGarment factories, medium cone for daily runsInquire
40S/2450 g16,000 yds100% PolyesterHigh-volume industrial sewing linesInquire
40S/385 g2,000 yds100% PolyesterStronger seams: jeans, workwear, home textilesInquire
50S/2145 g5,000 yds100% PolyesterShirts and light-to-medium garmentsInquire
60S/385 g3,000 yds100% PolyesterFine stitching that needs extra strengthInquire
60S/285 g4,000 yds100% PolyesterLight fabrics, shirts, overlock and beddingInquire

Also available: 30S/2 and custom counts, cone weights and lengths. Colors dyed to your Pantone or color card.

Buyer's Guide

How to Read a Thread Count

40S/2
40S: yarn count
The fineness of a single strand. Higher numbers mean finer yarn: 60S is fine, 20S is thick.
/2: ply
How many strands are twisted together. A 3-ply thread (/3) is stronger and thicker than 2-ply of the same count.
How to choose
Light fabrics: 50S/2, 60S/2. Everyday garments: 40S/2. Denim, bags and heavy fabrics: 20S/2, 20S/3.
Applications

Recommended Uses

Garment Manufacturing

Shirts, dresses, knitwear and uniforms.

40S/2 · 50S/2 · 60S/2

Bags & Luggage

Backpacks, handbags, suitcases and leather goods.

20S/2 · 20S/3

Home Textiles & Upholstery

Bedding, curtains, sofas and cushions.

40S/3 · 60S/2 · 20S/3

Denim & Workwear

Jeans, jackets and workwear seams.

20S/2 · 40S/3

Outdoor Gear

Tents, awnings, tarps and outdoor equipment.

20S/3 · high tenacity

Automotive Interiors

Seat covers, headliners and interior trims.

High tenacity thread
Packing & Shipping

From Order to Delivery

Cones are packed in export cartons, palletized on request, and shipped by sea (FCL / LCL), air or express.

  1. Confirm specs

    Count, cone size, colors, quantity and packing.

  2. Samples & color

    Color matching and samples for approval before bulk.

  3. Production & QC

    Dyeing, winding and inspection of every lot.

  4. Packing & delivery

    Export cartons or pallets, shipped by sea, air or express.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do 40S/2 and 20S/3 mean?

The number before S is the yarn count of the single strand: the higher the number, the finer the yarn. The number after the slash is how many strands are twisted together. So 40S/2 is two strands of 40-count yarn, and 20S/3 is three strands of the thicker 20-count yarn.

Which thread count should I choose?

For most garments, 40S/2 is the standard choice. For light fabrics and shirts, choose 50S/2 or 60S/2. For denim, bags and heavy fabrics, choose 20S/2 or 20S/3. Tell us your fabric and machine and we will recommend a spec.

Can you match my colors?

Yes. Send us a Pantone number, a color card reference or a physical sample, and we will dye to match it for your order.

Can you make specs or cone sizes that are not in the table?

Yes. We also produce 30S/2 and other counts, and can wind custom cone weights and lengths for bulk orders.

Do you send samples?

Yes. Contact us with the counts and colors you need and we will arrange samples so you can test them on your own machines.

How is the thread packed and shipped?

Cones are packed in export cartons, and we can palletize for container loading. We ship by sea, air or express to buyers worldwide.

Inquiry

Get a Quote for Polyester Sewing Thread

Tell us the count, cone size, colors and quantity you need. You can send the form by email or WhatsApp, or contact us directly.

We usually reply within one working day.