Outdoor Applications - Thread Recommendations & Specifications

The sewing thread recommendations laid out below are intended as a guide to aid the construction of items with good quality seams. As items of the same generic type differ in terms of substrate and construction, and both making up methods and post make up processing can greatly vary, these recommendations should be viewed as a good starting point for thread selection.

Sail Making & General Outdoor

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
dabond Bonded Polyester 33 80 3 20 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 42 60 3 26 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 46 50 3 35 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 66 40 3 40 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 69 30 3 51 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 92 25 4 67 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 132 20 3 79 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 138 18 3 98 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 207 15 3 123 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 250 12 3 150 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 277 11 3 172 12-25
dabond Bonded Polyester 333 9 3 201 12-25

Awnings, Tents and Tarpaulins

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
Terko Satin Antiwick Poly/Cotton Corespun, Wick-proofed 33 75 3 16 19-26
Terko Satin Antiwick Poly/Cotton Corespun, Wick-proofed 46 50 3 27 19-26
Terko Satin Antiwick Poly/Cotton Corespun, Wick-proofed 69 36 2 35 19-26
Terko Satin Antiwick Poly/Cotton Corespun, Wick-proofed 92 25 3 54 19-26
Terko Satin Antiwick Poly/Cotton Corespun, Wick-proofed 138 20 4 71 22-32

Bulk Bags

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
Polypropylene Lubricated Polypropylene 138 18 3 110 22-30
Polypropylene Lubricated Polypropylene 207 15 3 122 22-30

Tie Downs and Slings

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
gral Lubricated Polyester 138 18 3 98 12-32
gral Lubricated Polyester 277 9 3 201 12-32
gral Lubricated Polyester 501 6 3 304 12-32

Wet Suits

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
nylbond Bonded Nylon 69 40 3 47 16-26
nylbond Bonded Nylon 92 30 3 64 18-26
nylbond Barbour's Linen 138 20 3 94 20-30

Kites

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
gral Polyester Kite Cord 333 9 3 196 12-25
cotton Cotton Kite Cord 150 9 3 201

Equestrian & Saddlery

BRAND DESCRIPTION TEX TKT PLY Strength (N) Elongation % Min-Max
nylbond Bonded Nylon 138 20 3 9800 20-30
nylbond Bonded Nylon 277 8 3 20100 22-34
nylbond Bonded Nylon 501 6 3 30400 24-32
Barbour's Linen Yellow Label 276 18/3 lea 3 7800
Barbour's Linen Yellow Label 368 18/4 lea 4 10700
Barbour's Linen Yellow Label 460 18/5 lea 5 13800
Barbour's Linen Yellow Label 552 18/6 lea 6 16500
Barbour's Linen Yellow Label 664 18/7 lea 7 1900
Barbour's Linen Yellow Label 736 18/8 lea 8 22200

Specific recommendations for thread and needle selection as well as accurate thread consumption figures and on site technical support can be obtained by contacting your local Coats office

These recommendations and consumption figures are intended as a guide and are given in good faith but without warranty or liability on the company or it's employees.

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