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Information Topics Kevlar Thread Buying Guide Kevlar Thread Uses Kevlar Thread Properties Color Kevlar Thread Sizing Kevlar Terminology How To Save Alternatives to Kevlar Kevlar Thread Spool Sizes Nominal Spool Weights Certificates of Compliance No Medical Use Kevlar Thread Specifications Kevlar Selections Size 46 Size 69 Size 92 Size 138 Size 207 Size 346 Size 415 Size 800 Size 300 Magicians Kevlar Size 92 Metal Core Clearance - Save 50%

Kevlar Thread Buying Guide Kevlar (tm) is one of the strongest and most heat resistant commercially available threads. This buying guide helps you select the right thread by explaining Kevlar's uses, properties, sizes, specifications, and alternatives to Kevlar. Kevlar Thread Uses Kevlar thread (also called Para-Aramid) is one of the strongest and most heat resistant commercially available threads. It is about 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester, has very little stretch, does not melt, and decomposes at 800F. This makes it a great choice for high stress applications including sewing seams on heavy duty clothing, conveyer belts, harnesses and bags, reinforcing plastics, and other fibers, and even providing high-temperature controls for model airplanes and rockets. To put Kevlar thread in perspective, here is a side-by-side comparison of Kevlar and three other middleweight (Size 92) threads: Tensile strength Kevlar: 30 Lbs. Nomex: 9 Lbs. Nylon: 15 Lbs. Polyester: 15 Lbs. Stretch before breaking Kevlar: 2% Nomex: N/A Nylon: 26% Polyester: 26% Heat decomposition Kevlar: 800F Nomex: 700F Nylon: 485F Polyester: 483F Kevlar Thread Properties Kevlar thread is stronger, more heat resistant, less stretchy, durable than most other threads. But, thread is usually a very small part of material content. This means that using Kevlar thread with materials that do not have its properties is a waste and could be dangerous. Decomposition - Kevlar begins to decompose (turn to ash) at about 800F  (426C); Much higher than nylon or polyester. Melting - Kevlar thread does not melt. This is important in fire retardant gear. Stretch - Kevlar thread stretches about 2% before it breaks. For example, a 100 foot piece of Kevlar would be 102 feet long just before it breaks. If you sew stretchy fabrics with Kevlar the seams will pucker. Acids and Alkalis - Good resistance to dilute acids and bases. Degraded by strong mineral acids and to lesser extent, by strong mineral bases. This is important when Kevlar thread is used in a laboratory setting. Bleaching and Solvents - Should not be bleached. Excellent solvent resistance. This matters when Kevlar gear is reused. Mildew, Aging, and Sunlight - Excellent resistance to mildew and aging. Prolonged exposure to sunlight causes deterioration. Polyester thread works just as well in some cases.Abrasion - Good abrasion resistance. Color Nobody buys filament Kevlar thread for its color. It normally comes a color called Natural (yellow) and cannot be dyed after it is manufactured. Usually, color is not a problem because it takes a back seat to strength and heat resistance in most applications. There is some black filament Kevlar on the market. We sell it when it is available, but we do not have a steady source for it. Color may be important when it comes to fire retardant garments, turnout gear, and racing suits. Use Fire Retardant Sewing Thread for sewing seams and attaching patches; use Fire Retardant Embroidery Thread for embroidering names and logos. Kevlar Thread Sizing Overview - Thread size is important because there are many considerations. The main ones are: Machine Capability - Home, commercial and heavy duty sewing machines have different thread and needle size limitations. Needle Size - Needles have sizes that are best suited for specific thread sizes and machine types. Stitch Appearance - Are you looking for stitching to be inconspicuous, noticeable, very noticeable, or to be a focal point? Strength - Is the thread a suitable strength for what is being sewn? When Kevlar thread's size increases... Commercial and Tex Equivalent numbers increase. Machine capability requirements increase. Thread diameter increases. Thread strength increases. Needle size increases. Needle heat and friction increase. Stitch visibility increases. Fabric ounce per yard increases. Yards per pound decreases. Kevlar Terminology We use several "technical" terms to describe our Kevlar thread. Understanding these terms is important because they affect how you can use the thread: Bonded / Soft - Bonded means that the thread has a coating that reduces heat at the tip of the needle and prevents unraveling; soft means that the thread does not have this coating. Here are our recommendations: Machine Sewing - Use bonded thread for Sizes 69 and higher; bonding usually does not matter with thinner size thread. Bonding may interfere with adhesives. It can be removed by soaking the thread in alcohol, but it may compromise strength and heat resistance. Hand Sewing and Hanging - It does not matter if the thread is soft or bonded. Monocord - Monocord means that the thread is made with a single ply and has a bonded coating. This gives the thread a flat, ribbon-like shape and makes it usable in double-needle machines. Some of our lighter weight threads use this construction. Machine sewing with monocord often requires a tensioning adjustment. Left Twist / Right Twist - When threads have more than one ply the plies are twisted to the left or the right. Unless we say otherwise our thread is left twist. This is because single-needle machines made for the U.S. market require left twist or monocord thread. Use right twist thread with double-needle machines and some machines designed for Asian markets. Twist does not matter in hand sewing and non-sewing applications. Loose Twist / No Twist / and Yarn - These kinds of threads are frizzy and almost impossible to put through a needle. Consider them for non-sewing applications such as wrapping and hanging. How to Save Kevlar thread is expensive. It should only be used to sew material that has similar qualities. Here are four ways to save: Do you really need Kevlar? - Kevlar seems to have a cult following and customers buy it when less expensive nylon or polyester will do the job. Please, ask yourself or ask us if you really need Kevlar thread. Buy what you need - Our junior spools in 1 to 4 Ounces, coils, and thread packs are a great value for specific, one-time jobs and hobbyists. They generally ship 1st Class to U.S. addresses so shipping costs are low compared to price. Choose lighter weights- You get more yards per ounce with lighter weight thread. But, make sure that the thread has the strength you need. Consider non-standard sizes and closeouts - These threads sell at a 25% to 50% discount compared to our regular thread. Our featured Tex 105 and Tex 300 Kevlar thread is on par with our standard sizes. But, we cannot provide certificates of conformance (CERTS) and will probably not restock them in the future. Our closeouts are old thread that sells at very low prices, but is not recommended for machine sewing. Alternatives to Kevlar Kevlar costs about 5 times more than nylon and polyester, and it is usually only available in yellow. There are times where other types of thread might be suitable: Nylon and Polyester Thread - Use a heavier weight nylon or polyester thread instead of a lighter weight Kevlar. For example, a Size 138 nylon or polyester thread has about the same strength as a Size 69 Kevlar thread, costs about 80% less, and comes in colors. But, it is twice as thick, not fire retardant, and has 25% elasticity. Fire Retardant Sewing Thread - Spun Kevlar and spun Nomex threads have about the same fire retardance as Kevlar thread and are available in many colors. This type of thread is the usually the best choice for sewing seams and attaching emblems and logos. These threads look and feel like cotton because they are made by wrapping fiber around a Kevlar or Nomex core. Fire Retardant Embroidery Thread - Use Nomex embroidery thread to embroider logos and emblems for fire retardant gear. The thread looks like top-quality, 40 weight, polyester embroidery thread, but it is just as fire retardant as Kevlar thread. It is not strong enough to sew seams or attach emblems. It is very expensive and should only be used when fire retardance is essential. Filament Nomex Thread - This thread has about the same fire retardance as filament Kevlar, but it only has 1/3 of its strength. It has a smooth, shiny feel. Our closeout filament Nomex is economical, but our newer stock is much more expensive than Kevlar. Cotton Thread - Cotton is not fire retardant, but it does not melt. It chars, then turns to ash similar to Kevlar. Its strength is comparable to regular sewing thread. Kevlar Thread Spool Sizes We sell most of our Kevlar thread in 1, 2, 4 and 16 Ounce (1 Pound) spool sizes or putups. The smaller putups cost more per ounce than the larger ones. But, they are a better choice for one-time jobs, casual sewing, and experimenters. Kevlar thread is sold by weight (ounces, pounds) - not yards. This is because the number of yards-per-pound decreases as thread thickness increases. Selling by weight means prices for a given size spool are about the same across most thread sizes. Spool Dimensions All of our Kevlar thread is wound on king spools unless otherwise noted. Most of our 2 and 4 ounce spools are wound in-house, and the spool sizes are consistent for those. Normally, manufacturer spool dimensions are consistent. There are some times one-off occasions where manufacturers will wind 12 and 16 ounce spools with different heights, ranging from 6.5" to 7.5", but the base dimensions remain constant. Average Spool Dimensions 1 Oz - Base: 2.5", Height: 4.5" 2 Oz - Base: 2.5", Height: 4.5" 4 Oz - Base: 2.5", Height: 4.5" Average Spool Dimensions 8 Oz - Base: 3.0", Height: 5.25" 12 Oz - Base: 4.5", Height: 6.5" 16 Oz - Base: 4.5", Height: 6.5" Inside Diameter The inside shaft diameter of all spools described, regardless of base and height, is 1 inch. Comments For sewing machines not geared to handle these size spools, a Thread Cone Holder may be needed. It is designed to help machines bypass these limitations. There are also DIY thread cone holders that are can be made from PVC pipe, wire coat hangers, or coffee cups most notably. The advantage of a thread cone holder is that it is specifically designed for sewing. We also carry Hand Stitching Tubes. They are not particularly designed for machine sewing, but customers have created Do-It-Yourself adaptors. It is important to note that DIY  projects can cause machine damage or create tensioning issues if not made properly. Nominal Spool Weights Industry norms allow Kevlar thread spool weights to vary by plus/minus 10% from the stated nominal weight. This means that customers get slightly less or slightly more thread than the nominal weight shown on our site. This chart shows our nominal weights and the thread-weight range ( including the spool's weight ) for various sizes. When spools fall within these ranges, we do not charge for when they go over or refund for when they go under. It is important to note that we usually do not charge when a spool goes over the maximum tolerance, but we will always refund when they go below the tolerance. Nominal 1 Oz Spool Minimum: 1.3 Oz. Maximum: 2.5 Oz. Nominal 2 Oz Spool Minimum: 2.6 Oz. Maximum: 4.5 Oz. Nominal 4 Oz Spool Minimum: 4.6 Oz. Maximum: 5.9 Oz. Nominal 16 Oz Spool Minimum: 15.6 Oz. Maximum: 19.9 Oz. Certificates of Compliance We can email manufacturer's CERTS for our 16 Ounce, standard size Kevlar. We cannot provide CERTS for any non-standard size or closeout thread. CERTS apply to specific batch / lots. We wind our smaller spools from the 16 Oz standard size spools and do not keep batch or lot information for these spools. We can send a "representative" CERT for these spools that applies in a general way to the thread purchased. Please call if you must have batch or lot traceable CERTS on small spools and are willing to pay a $2 a spool up-charge. No Medical Use Our Kevlar thread is clean in the ordinary sense. But, it is not sterile and using it in any medical device could put lives at risk. We will not knowingly sell Kevlar thread for use in medical devices. Kevlar Thread Specifications Commercial sizing is most widely used thread size standard. Our Kevlar thread shopping selections are listed in commercial sizes. Occasionally we have some off sizes. When this happens, we use the closest Tex Equivalent to the commercial size. Government sizes fall under Military Specification A-A-55220. Kevlar - Size 46 Commercial Size 46 Tex Equivalent: 40 Gov't Equivalent: B Average Strength Pounds 14.0 Kilograms 6.3 Average Thickness Inches 8/1000" (0.008 In) Millimeters 0.21 Needle Needle Size Range 90/14 to 100/16 Nominal Yards 312 per Ounce 10,000 per Pound Kevlar - Size 69 Commercial Size 69 Tex Equivalent: 60 Gov't Equivalent: E Average Strength Pounds 23.0 Kilograms 10.4 Average Thickness Inches 10/1000" (0.010 In) Millimeters 0.25 Needle Needle Size Range 100/16 to 110 /18 Nominal Yards 418 per Ounce 6,700 per Pound Kevlar - Size 92 Commercial Size 92 Tex Equivalent: 80 Gov't Equivalent: F Average Strength Pounds 30.0 Kilograms 13.6 Average Thickness Inches 11/1000" (0.011 In) Millimeters 0.29 Needle Needle Size Range 110/18 to 125/20 Nominal Yards 312 per Ounce 5,000 per Pound Kevlar - Size 138 Commercial Size 138 Tex Equivalent: 120 Gov't Equivalent: FF Average Strength Pounds 45.0 Kilograms 20.3 Average Thickness Inches 14/1000" (0.014 In) Millimeters 0.36 Needle Needle Size Range 125/20 to 140/22 Nominal Yards 209 per Ounce 3,350 per Pound Kevlar - Size 207 Commercial Size 207 Tex Equivalent: 210 Gov't Equivalent: 3-Cord Average Strength Pounds 64.0 Kilograms 29.0 Average Thickness Inches 18/1000" (0.018 In) Millimeters 0.46 Needle Needle Size Range 140/22 to 180/24 Nominal Yards 131 per Ounce 2,100 per Pound Kevlar - Size 346 Commercial Size 346 Tex Equivalent: 350 Gov't Equivalent: 5-Cord Average Strength Pounds 135.0 Kilograms 61.2 Average Thickness Inches 26/1000" (0.026 In) Millimeters 0.65 Needle Needle Size Range 230/26 to 260/28 Nominal Yards 66 per Ounce 1,050 per Pound Kevlar - Size 415 Commercial Size 415 Tex Equivalent: 450 or 500 Gov't Equivalent: 6-Cord Average Strength Pounds 150.0 Kilograms 79.2 Average Thickness Inches 27/1000" (0.027 In) Millimeters 0.82 Needle Needle Size Range 280/28 to 330/30 Nominal Yards 56 per Ounce 900 per Pound Kevlar - Size 800 Commercial Size 800 Tex Equivalent: 800 Gov't Equivalent: N/A Average Strength Pounds 225.0 Kilograms 102.9 Average Thickness Inches 45/1000" (0.045 In) Millimeters 1.14 Needle Needle Size Range N/A Nominal Yards 32 per Ounce 500 per Pound

Filamebt Sock How to Keep Wire Thread on Spool

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