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Made en la USA, esta UV-treated bonded nylon hilo delivers excellent sewability, abrasion resistance, y fuerte costura strength para peso pesado tapicería, automotive, marine, y cuero costura aplicaciones. 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This is the cone for a shop that sews the same colour all week: fewer changeovers, fewer thread-ends to bury, and a lower cost per metre than any smaller put-up. Available in 18 colours, which is the whole Speedway polyester range. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e243 (40\/2 spun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% spun polyester (TFO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 m cone (5,468 yds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 70–80 (Singer 10–12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and medium apparel: shirts, dresses, children's wear, underwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlock and coverstitch — this is the standard weight of the garment industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurtains, tablecloths, bedding and home textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral-purpose sewing on single-needle industrial lockstitch machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 70–80 (Singer 10–12)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 27 = Nm 37.0), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 27 or Tex 60?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tex 27 is the garment-industry default. Move to Tex 60 when you want the stitch to show, or when the material is heavier than mid-weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBonded Nylon vs. Spun Polyester — which one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonded nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e is stronger for its diameter and more abrasion resistant, and the bonding agent keeps the plies from fraying at high sewing speeds. It is the standard for upholstery, leather and canvas worked \u003cem\u003eindoors or under cover\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpun polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e holds up better to prolonged sunlight and moisture. For anything that lives outdoors year-round, polyester — or our UV-treated nylon — is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy a full box and save\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003e12 cones or more\u003c\/strong\u003e of this product and the discount applies automatically at checkout — no code needed. That is a full factory box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther cones in this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-60-20-2-3-000-m-cone-3-281-yds\"\u003eTex 60 — 3,000 m cone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-27-40-2-2-500-m-cone-for-short-runs\"\u003eTex 27 — 2,500 m cone for short runs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 27?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 70–80 (Singer 10–12). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 27 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 27 or Tex 60? Tex 27 is the garment-industry default. Move to Tex 60 when you want the stitch to show, or when the material is heavier than mid-weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many yards are on the cone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 5,000 m cone (5,468 yds). Metres and yards are an exact conversion, so that figure is not an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tex 27 is a normal garment weight — any domestic machine handles it with the needle size above. It is also the weight most overlock and coverstitch machines are set up for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508829712686,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-BLACK","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burgundy (8042-1)","offer_id":52508829745454,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8042-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camel (8215)","offer_id":52508829778222,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8215","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal (8052)","offer_id":52508829810990,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8052","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Brown (8317)","offer_id":52508829843758,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8317","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray (8366)","offer_id":52508829876526,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8366","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory (8888)","offer_id":52508829909294,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8888","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Gray (8265)","offer_id":52508829942062,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8265","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Gray (T0367)","offer_id":52508829974830,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0367","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue (322)","offer_id":52508830007598,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-322","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue (T0318)","offer_id":52508830040366,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0318","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue (T0291)","offer_id":52508830073134,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0291","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand (T0353)","offer_id":52508830105902,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0353","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Gray (T0223)","offer_id":52508830138670,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0223","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slate Gray (T0337)","offer_id":52508830171438,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0337","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Steel Gray (8107)","offer_id":52508830204206,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-8107","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe (T0355)","offer_id":52508830236974,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-T0355","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508830269742,"sku":"SW-POL-T027-5000M-WHITE","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/8107_-_T0223_Polyester_5000M_2.jpg?v=1787870871"},{"product_id":"speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-60-20-2-3-000-m-cone-3-281-yds","title":"Speedway Tex 60 Spun Polyester — 3,000 m Cone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 60\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 100% spun polyester (TFO) sewing thread supplied on a 3,000 m cone (3,281 yds), available in 7 colors. Spun polyester gives a soft hand and excellent sewability on high-speed apparel machines, with the dimensional stability and colorfastness of a synthetic. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 (20\/2 spun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% spun polyester (TFO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 m cone (3,281 yds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 100–110 (Singer 16–18)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium-weight work: light upholstery and home textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag making and light leather goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenim and workwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible topstitching where you want a thread with some body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 100–110 (Singer 16–18)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 60 = Nm 16.7), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 60 or Tex 27?\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop to Tex 27 for regular garment sewing and overlocking. Tex 60 is for when the seam should be visible or the fabric is heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBonded Nylon vs. Spun Polyester — which one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonded nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e is stronger for its diameter and more abrasion resistant, and the bonding agent keeps the plies from fraying at high sewing speeds. It is the standard for upholstery, leather and canvas worked \u003cem\u003eindoors or under cover\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpun polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e holds up better to prolonged sunlight and moisture. For anything that lives outdoors year-round, polyester — or our UV-treated nylon — is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy a full box and save\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003e12 cones or more\u003c\/strong\u003e of this product and the discount applies automatically at checkout — no code needed. That is a full factory box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther cones in this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-27-40-2-5-000-m-cone-5-468-yds\"\u003eTex 27 — 5,000 m production cone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-27-40-2-2-500-m-cone-for-short-runs\"\u003eTex 27 — 2,500 m cone for short runs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 60?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 100–110 (Singer 16–18). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 60 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 60 or Tex 27? Drop to Tex 27 for regular garment sewing and overlocking. Tex 60 is for when the seam should be visible or the fabric is heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many yards are on the cone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 3,000 m cone (3,281 yds). Metres and yards are an exact conversion, so that figure is not an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tex 60 is a normal garment weight — any domestic machine handles it with the needle size above. It is also the weight most overlock and coverstitch machines are set up for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508830400814,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-BLACK","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown (8011)","offer_id":52508830433582,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-8011","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burgundy (8042-1)","offer_id":52508830466350,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-8042-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue (322)","offer_id":52508830499118,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-322","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mustard (T0438)","offer_id":52508830531886,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-T0438","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue (T0318)","offer_id":52508830564654,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-T0318","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508830597422,"sku":"SW-POL-T060-3000M-WHITE","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/Black_Polyester_3000M_2_c8e2450b-d362-42bd-b4e3-20b306d09d19.jpg?v=1787870869"},{"product_id":"speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-27-40-2-2-500-m-cone-for-short-runs","title":"Speedway Tex 27 Spun Polyester — 2,500 m Cone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 27 spun polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e is the general-purpose garment-industry sewing thread; this is the \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 m cone\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same thread as our 5,000 m production cone in half the put-up. This is the one for short runs, sampling rooms, repairs and alterations: colours you use occasionally and would rather not commit a full production cone to, and a cone that does not outlive the job. Five colours. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e243 (40\/2 spun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% spun polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 m cone (2,734 yds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 70–80 (Singer 10–12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling rooms and short production runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlterations and repair work, where a colour gets used once and then sits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlock and coverstitch on accent colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome and small workshops with limited thread storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 70–80 (Singer 10–12)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 27 = Nm 37.0), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 27 or Tex 60?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tex 27 is the garment-industry default. Move to Tex 60 when you want the stitch to show, or when the material is heavier than mid-weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBonded Nylon vs. Spun Polyester — which one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonded nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e is stronger for its diameter and more abrasion resistant, and the bonding agent keeps the plies from fraying at high sewing speeds. It is the standard for upholstery, leather and canvas worked \u003cem\u003eindoors or under cover\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpun polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e holds up better to prolonged sunlight and moisture. For anything that lives outdoors year-round, polyester — or our UV-treated nylon — is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy a full box and save\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003e12 cones or more\u003c\/strong\u003e of this product and the discount applies automatically at checkout — no code needed. That is a full factory box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther cones in this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-27-40-2-5-000-m-cone-5-468-yds\"\u003eTex 27 — 5,000 m production cone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-100-spun-polyester-sewing-thread-tex-60-20-2-3-000-m-cone-3-281-yds\"\u003eTex 60 — 3,000 m cone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 27?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 70–80 (Singer 10–12). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 27 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 27 or Tex 60? Tex 27 is the garment-industry default. Move to Tex 60 when you want the stitch to show, or when the material is heavier than mid-weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many yards are on the cone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2,500 m cone (2,734 yds). Metres and yards are an exact conversion, so that figure is not an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tex 27 is a normal garment weight — any domestic machine handles it with the needle size above. It is also the weight most overlock and coverstitch machines are set up for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508830662958,"sku":"SW-POL-40S2-2500M-BLACK","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burgundy (T0123)","offer_id":52508830695726,"sku":"SW-POL-40S2-2500M-T0123","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green (TEX008B)","offer_id":52508830728494,"sku":"SW-POL-40S2-2500M-TEX008B","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange (T0148)","offer_id":52508830761262,"sku":"SW-POL-40S2-2500M-T0148","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise (TEX007B)","offer_id":52508830794030,"sku":"SW-POL-40S2-2500M-TEX007B","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/Black_Polyester_40-2_2500M.jpg?v=1787870869"},{"product_id":"speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-45-size-46-8-8-oz-spool","title":"Speedway Tex 45 Bonded Nylon — 8.8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 45 (size 46)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-tenacity bonded nylon 66 sewing thread supplied on an 8.8 oz (250 g) spool, available in 6 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405 (150D\/3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tenacity bonded nylon 66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 oz (250 g) spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 90–100 (Singer 14–16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8.8 oz, not 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonded nylon in this class is normally sold on 4 oz or 8 oz spools. This one holds \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than the common 8 oz spool, on the same footprint and the same spool change. Worth checking when you compare prices: the cheaper spool is often the smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight upholstery and fine leather work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather goods: linings, pockets and interior seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight footwear and small leather articles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnywhere Tex 70 is simply too heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 90–100 (Singer 14–16)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 45 = Nm 22.2), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 45 or Tex 70?\u003c\/strong\u003e Step up to Tex 70 if the seam carries load or the leather is thicker than about 2 mm. Stay at Tex 45 for linings, small leather goods and anywhere a chunky stitch would look coarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-70-size-69-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 70 (Size 69)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-92-size-92-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 92 (Size 92)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-135-size-138-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 135 (Size 138)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-210-size-207-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 210 (Size 207)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 45?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 90–100 (Singer 14–16). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Tex 45 and size 46?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone — they are the same thread described in two numbering systems. Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres; the commercial size comes from the older US system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 45 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 45 or Tex 70? Step up to Tex 70 if the seam carries load or the leather is thicker than about 2 mm. Stay at Tex 45 for linings, small leather goods and anywhere a chunky stitch would look coarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much thread is on the spool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spool holds 250 g of thread (8.8 oz). We do not publish a yardage figure because the bonding resin adds weight that the nominal Tex does not account for — quoting a converted number would be a guess, and we would rather not guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tex 45 is a normal garment weight — any domestic machine handles it with the needle size above. It is also the weight most overlock and coverstitch machines are set up for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508830859566,"sku":"SW-NY66-T045-250G-BLACK","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camel (8215)","offer_id":52508830892334,"sku":"SW-NY66-T045-250G-8215","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory (8888)","offer_id":52508830925102,"sku":"SW-NY66-T045-250G-8888","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand (T0353)","offer_id":52508830957870,"sku":"SW-NY66-T045-250G-T0353","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe (T0355)","offer_id":52508830990638,"sku":"SW-NY66-T045-250G-T0355","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508831023406,"sku":"SW-NY66-T045-250G-WHITE","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/White_bonded_nylon_66_2.jpg?v=1787870869"},{"product_id":"speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-70-size-69-8-8-oz-spool","title":"Speedway Tex 70 Bonded Nylon — 8.8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 70 (size 69)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-tenacity bonded nylon 66 sewing thread supplied on an 8.8 oz (250 g) spool, available in 12 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630 (210D\/3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tenacity bonded nylon 66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 oz (250 g) spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 100–130 (Singer 16–21)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8.8 oz, not 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonded nylon in this class is normally sold on 4 oz or 8 oz spools. This one holds \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than the common 8 oz spool, on the same footprint and the same spool change. Worth checking when you compare prices: the cheaper spool is often the smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture upholstery and automotive interiors — the best-selling size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather goods: bags, belts and wallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine canvas, covers and awnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heaviest commercial size a sturdy domestic machine will still handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 100–130 (Singer 16–21)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn leather and coated materials the point matters as much as the size, and the point does depend on the material rather than the machine. Groz-Beckert's leather point guide describes \u003cstrong\u003eLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (45° cut to the right) as the reference for shoes, leather goods, upholstery, belts and car seats; \u003cstrong\u003eD\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e (triangular cut) for thick, hard leather; and \u003cstrong\u003eSD\u003c\/strong\u003e for thin leather, foils and coated materials such as vinyl. We stock these as \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/leather-needles\"\u003eleather point needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 70 = Nm 14.3), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 70 or Tex 92?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tex 70 is the default for furniture upholstery and car interiors, and it is the heaviest commercial size a sturdy domestic machine will still take. Move to Tex 92 when the piece lives outdoors or the seam is structural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-45-size-46-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 45 (Size 46)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-92-size-92-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 92 (Size 92)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-135-size-138-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 135 (Size 138)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-210-size-207-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 210 (Size 207)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 70?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 100–130 (Singer 16–21). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Tex 70 and size 69?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone — they are the same thread described in two numbering systems. Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres; the commercial size comes from the older US system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 70 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 70 or Tex 92? Tex 70 is the default for furniture upholstery and car interiors, and it is the heaviest commercial size a sturdy domestic machine will still take. Move to Tex 92 when the piece lives outdoors or the seam is structural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much thread is on the spool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spool holds 250 g of thread (8.8 oz). We do not publish a yardage figure because the bonding resin adds weight that the nominal Tex does not account for — quoting a converted number would be a guess, and we would rather not guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a heavy-duty one, yes. Tex 70 is the heaviest commercial size a sturdy domestic machine will still pull, and you will need the needle size above. A lightweight domestic will skip stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508831187246,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-BLACK","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camel (8215)","offer_id":52508831220014,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-8215","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Brown (8317)","offer_id":52508831252782,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-8317","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray (8366)","offer_id":52508831285550,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-8366","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory (8888)","offer_id":52508831318318,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-8888","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue (T0318)","offer_id":52508831351086,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-T0318","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pewter (T0491)","offer_id":52508831383854,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-T0491","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raspberry (8042)","offer_id":52508831416622,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-8042","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue (T0291)","offer_id":52508831449390,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-T0291","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand (T0353)","offer_id":52508831482158,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-T0353","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe (T0355)","offer_id":52508831514926,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-T0355","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508831547694,"sku":"SW-NY66-T070-250G-WHITE","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/Black_bonded_nylon_66_2_09572d29-77e5-47b9-9da6-fe423480d66a.jpg?v=1787870868"},{"product_id":"speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-92-size-92-8-8-oz-spool","title":"Speedway Tex 92 Bonded Nylon — 8.8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 92 (size 92)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-tenacity bonded nylon 66 sewing thread supplied on an 8.8 oz (250 g) spool, available in 9 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810–840 (280D\/3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tenacity bonded nylon 66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 oz (250 g) spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 110–130 (Singer 18–21)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8.8 oz, not 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonded nylon in this class is normally sold on 4 oz or 8 oz spools. This one holds \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than the common 8 oz spool, on the same footprint and the same spool change. Worth checking when you compare prices: the cheaper spool is often the smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty upholstery and automotive interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine canvas, boat covers and light sails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary gear, dog collars, banners and tarps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-weight leather on a walking-foot machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 110–130 (Singer 18–21)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn leather and coated materials the point matters as much as the size, and the point does depend on the material rather than the machine. Groz-Beckert's leather point guide describes \u003cstrong\u003eLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (45° cut to the right) as the reference for shoes, leather goods, upholstery, belts and car seats; \u003cstrong\u003eD\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e (triangular cut) for thick, hard leather; and \u003cstrong\u003eSD\u003c\/strong\u003e for thin leather, foils and coated materials such as vinyl. We stock these as \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/leather-needles\"\u003eleather point needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 92 = Nm 11.1), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 92 or Tex 135?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stay at 92 for boat covers, tarps and heavy upholstery. Go to 135 when the stitch itself carries the load — harness, webbing, load straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-45-size-46-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 45 (Size 46)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-70-size-69-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 70 (Size 69)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-135-size-138-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 135 (Size 138)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-210-size-207-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 210 (Size 207)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 92?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 110–130 (Singer 18–21). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 92 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 92 or Tex 135? Stay at 92 for boat covers, tarps and heavy upholstery. Go to 135 when the stitch itself carries the load — harness, webbing, load straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much thread is on the spool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spool holds 250 g of thread (8.8 oz). We do not publish a yardage figure because the bonding resin adds weight that the nominal Tex does not account for — quoting a converted number would be a guess, and we would rather not guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tex 92 needs an industrial machine — walking foot or compound feed. A domestic will not pull this diameter through reliably, and forcing it usually means skipped stitches and a bent needle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508831744302,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-BLACK","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camel (8215)","offer_id":52508831777070,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-8215","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Brown (8317)","offer_id":52508831809838,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-8317","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray (8366)","offer_id":52508831842606,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-8366","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory (8888)","offer_id":52508831875374,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-8888","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue (T0318)","offer_id":52508831908142,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-T0318","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand (T0353)","offer_id":52508831940910,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-T0353","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe (T0355)","offer_id":52508831973678,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-T0355","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508832006446,"sku":"SW-NY66-T092-250G-WHITE","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/Black_bonded_nylon_66_2_47e38c3d-7c40-4655-a966-fe5786e27c03.jpg?v=1787870868"},{"product_id":"speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-135-size-138-8-8-oz-spool","title":"Speedway Tex 135 Bonded Nylon — 8.8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 135 (size 138)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-tenacity bonded nylon 66 sewing thread supplied on an 8.8 oz (250 g) spool, available in 6 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1215–1260 (420D\/3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tenacity bonded nylon 66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 oz (250 g) spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 130–150 (Singer 21–23)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8.8 oz, not 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonded nylon in this class is normally sold on 4 oz or 8 oz spools. This one holds \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than the common 8 oz spool, on the same footprint and the same spool change. Worth checking when you compare prices: the cheaper spool is often the smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy leather: belts, harness and saddlery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy canvas, webbing and load-bearing straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuggage, technical packs and outdoor covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl, suede and hide where maximum seam strength is the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 130–150 (Singer 21–23)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn leather and coated materials the point matters as much as the size, and the point does depend on the material rather than the machine. Groz-Beckert's leather point guide describes \u003cstrong\u003eLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (45° cut to the right) as the reference for shoes, leather goods, upholstery, belts and car seats; \u003cstrong\u003eD\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e (triangular cut) for thick, hard leather; and \u003cstrong\u003eSD\u003c\/strong\u003e for thin leather, foils and coated materials such as vinyl. We stock these as \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/leather-needles\"\u003eleather point needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 135 = Nm 7.4), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 135 or Tex 210?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tex 135 handles belts, harness and heavy canvas on any compound-feed machine. Only go to 210 if your machine is built for it — many will not pass that diameter cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-45-size-46-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 45 (Size 46)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-70-size-69-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 70 (Size 69)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-92-size-92-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 92 (Size 92)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-210-size-207-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 210 (Size 207)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 135?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 130–150 (Singer 21–23). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Tex 135 and size 138?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone — they are the same thread described in two numbering systems. Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres; the commercial size comes from the older US system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 135 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 135 or Tex 210? Tex 135 handles belts, harness and heavy canvas on any compound-feed machine. Only go to 210 if your machine is built for it — many will not pass that diameter cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much thread is on the spool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spool holds 250 g of thread (8.8 oz). We do not publish a yardage figure because the bonding resin adds weight that the nominal Tex does not account for — quoting a converted number would be a guess, and we would rather not guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tex 135 needs an industrial machine — walking foot or compound feed. A domestic will not pull this diameter through reliably, and forcing it usually means skipped stitches and a bent needle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508832071982,"sku":"SW-NY66-T135-250G-BLACK","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Brown (8317)","offer_id":52508832104750,"sku":"SW-NY66-T135-250G-8317","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray (8366)","offer_id":52508832137518,"sku":"SW-NY66-T135-250G-8366","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory (8888)","offer_id":52508832170286,"sku":"SW-NY66-T135-250G-8888","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand (T0353)","offer_id":52508832203054,"sku":"SW-NY66-T135-250G-T0353","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508832235822,"sku":"SW-NY66-T135-250G-WHITE","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/Black_bonded_nylon_66_2_cdcf6e31-ef9a-4a37-b577-4ce0e5647fcd.jpg?v=1787870764"},{"product_id":"speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-210-size-207-8-8-oz-spool","title":"Speedway Tex 210 Bonded Nylon — 8.8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 210 (size 207)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-tenacity bonded nylon 66 sewing thread supplied on an 8.8 oz (250 g) spool, available in 2 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1890 (630D\/3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tenacity bonded nylon 66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 oz (250 g) spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 140–180 (Singer 22–24)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8.8 oz, not 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonded nylon in this class is normally sold on 4 oz or 8 oz spools. This one holds \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than the common 8 oz spool, on the same footprint and the same spool change. Worth checking when you compare prices: the cheaper spool is often the smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness, slings and load straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery heavy canvas and sailmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSole leather and industrial saddlery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnywhere Tex 135 falls short\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 140–180 (Singer 22–24)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn leather and coated materials the point matters as much as the size, and the point does depend on the material rather than the machine. Groz-Beckert's leather point guide describes \u003cstrong\u003eLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (45° cut to the right) as the reference for shoes, leather goods, upholstery, belts and car seats; \u003cstrong\u003eD\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e (triangular cut) for thick, hard leather; and \u003cstrong\u003eSD\u003c\/strong\u003e for thin leather, foils and coated materials such as vinyl. We stock these as \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/leather-needles\"\u003eleather point needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 210 = Nm 4.8), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the top of the range.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your machine skips stitches or the thread frays at Tex 210, the answer is almost always to drop to Tex 135 and add a second row of stitching, not to fight the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of this line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-45-size-46-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 45 (Size 46)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-70-size-69-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 70 (Size 69)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-92-size-92-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 92 (Size 92)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/speedway-bonded-nylon-66-thread-tex-135-size-138-8-8-oz-spool\"\u003eTex 135 (Size 138)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 210?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 140–180 (Singer 22–24). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Tex 210 and size 207?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone — they are the same thread described in two numbering systems. Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres; the commercial size comes from the older US system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 210 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the top of the range. If your machine skips stitches or the thread frays at Tex 210, the answer is almost always to drop to Tex 135 and add a second row of stitching, not to fight the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much thread is on the spool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spool holds 250 g of thread (8.8 oz). We do not publish a yardage figure because the bonding resin adds weight that the nominal Tex does not account for — quoting a converted number would be a guess, and we would rather not guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tex 210 needs an industrial machine — walking foot or compound feed. A domestic will not pull this diameter through reliably, and forcing it usually means skipped stitches and a bent needle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52508832301358,"sku":"SW-NY66-T210-250G-BLACK","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52508832334126,"sku":"SW-NY66-T210-250G-WHITE","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/White_bonded_nylon_66_2_ff6c9c8e-59d7-4a1b-b4aa-974d3c9ff192.jpg?v=1787870869"},{"product_id":"speedway-uv-resistant-bonded-nylon-66-thread-8-8-oz-spool","title":"Speedway UV Bonded Nylon — 8.8 oz Spool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway UV Resistant Bonded Nylon 66 thread\u003c\/strong\u003e is a UV-treated bonded nylon 66 sewing thread supplied on an 8.8 oz (250 g) spool, available in 6 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex 45 (Size 46) · Tex 70 (Size 69) · Tex 92 (Size 92)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150D\/3 · 210D\/3 · 280D\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV-treated bonded nylon 66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 oz (250 g) spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e8.8 oz, not 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonded nylon in this class is normally sold on 4 oz or 8 oz spools. This one holds \u003cstrong\u003e8.8 oz (250 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10% more thread\u003c\/strong\u003e than the common 8 oz spool, on the same footprint and the same spool change. Worth checking when you compare prices: the cheaper spool is often the smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat “UV resistant” means on this thread\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is bonded nylon 66 with a UV-resistant treatment. Untreated nylon loses strength when it is left in direct sunlight, and on outdoor work the thread almost always fails before the fabric does — which means restitching a cover or an awning that is otherwise perfectly good. The treatment is there to push that failure point back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt keeps everything that makes bonded nylon 66 worth using: high tenacity for its diameter, abrasion resistance, and a bonding agent that stops the plies fraying at industrial speeds. It adds resistance to prolonged sun exposure, moisture and mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeing straight about the limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are not going to quote you a number of years in the sun, because we have no laboratory certificate for this thread and everyone who does quote one either has that certificate or is guessing. When ours arrives, it goes on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd one honest comparison: for permanently unshaded, year-round marine exposure, the industry standard is a polyester or PTFE thread — a different material class with a price to match. This UV-treated nylon is the right choice when you want nylon's strength and abrasion resistance on work that lives outdoors, at a fraction of that cost. If you are stitching a sail that never comes down, buy the PTFE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor furniture and patio upholstery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwnings, umbrellas and covers left in the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat covers and marine upholstery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny outdoor seam where standard nylon gives out first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"scrollable-table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeedle Nm (metric)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeedle size (Singer\/US)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex 45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110–130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn leather and coated materials the point matters as much as the size, and the point does depend on the material rather than the machine. Groz-Beckert's leather point guide describes \u003cstrong\u003eLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (45° cut to the right) as the reference for shoes, leather goods, upholstery, belts and car seats; \u003cstrong\u003eD\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e (triangular cut) for thick, hard leather; and \u003cstrong\u003eSD\u003c\/strong\u003e for thin leather, foils and coated materials such as vinyl. We stock these as \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/leather-needles\"\u003eleather point needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this thread in denier, ticket and government size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach size below is the same thread described in every numbering system in use, so you can match it against whatever your spec sheet calls it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"scrollable-table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDenier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003edTex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNm (thread)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGovt.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150D\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210D\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810–840\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280D\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 45 = Nm 22.2), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBonded Nylon vs. Spun Polyester — which one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonded nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e is stronger for its diameter and more abrasion resistant, and the bonding agent keeps the plies from fraying at high sewing speeds. It is the standard for upholstery, leather and canvas worked \u003cem\u003eindoors or under cover\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpun polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e holds up better to prolonged sunlight and moisture. For anything that lives outdoors year-round, polyester — or our UV-treated nylon — is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same thing as Sunguard or Tenara?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and the difference matters. Those are polyester and PTFE threads — different material classes, priced accordingly. This is bonded nylon 66 with a UV-resistant treatment: nylon strength and abrasion resistance, with protection added for outdoor exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many years will it last in the sun?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do not publish a figure. We have no laboratory certificate for this thread, and a number without one is a guess. When the certificate arrives it goes on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it indoors as well?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is bonded nylon 66 first and UV-treated second, so it behaves like standard bonded nylon on upholstery, leather and canvas. The treatment only adds protection you will not need indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I pick?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 45 for light upholstery and fine leather, Tex 70 for general outdoor upholstery and covers — the most popular size — and Tex 92 for heavy covers, boat work and anything under real tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 90-100 (Singer 14-16) for Tex 45, Nm 100-130 (16-21) for Tex 70 and Nm 110-130 (18-21) for Tex 92. On leather or vinyl use an LR point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much thread is on the spool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spool holds 250 g (8.8 oz). We do not publish a yardage figure because the bonding resin adds weight that the nominal Tex does not account for — converting it would be a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEEDWAY","offers":[{"title":"Tex 45 (Size 46) \/ Black","offer_id":52508832399662,"sku":"SW-NY66UV-T045-250G-BLACK","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tex 45 (Size 46) \/ White","offer_id":52508832432430,"sku":"SW-NY66UV-T045-250G-WHITE","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tex 70 (Size 69) \/ Black","offer_id":52508832465198,"sku":"SW-NY66UV-T070-250G-BLACK","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tex 70 (Size 69) \/ White","offer_id":52508832497966,"sku":"SW-NY66UV-T070-250G-WHITE","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tex 92 (Size 92) \/ Black","offer_id":52508832530734,"sku":"SW-NY66UV-T092-250G-BLACK","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tex 92 (Size 92) \/ White","offer_id":52508832563502,"sku":"SW-NY66UV-T092-250G-WHITE","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/Black_bonded_nylon_66_2_e2b7525c-c2d5-4179-9274-aef0d56a2346.jpg?v=1787870869"},{"product_id":"speedway-bonded-nylon-6-thread-tex-135-size-138-1-000-m-cone-1-094-yds","title":"Speedway Tex 135 Bonded Nylon 6 — 1,000 m Cone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeedway Tex 135 (size 138)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bonded nylon 6 (polyamide) sewing thread supplied on a 1,000 m cone (1,094 yds) · 5.3 oz (150 g), available in 8 colors. Bonding fuses the three plies together, so the thread does not fray or break at industrial sewing speeds and the seam keeps the abrasion resistance that upholstery, leather and canvas work demands. Ships from Miami, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment size (A-A-59826)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1215–1260 (420D\/3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edTex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric count (Nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish count (Ne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonded nylon 6 (polyamide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 m cone (1,094 yds) · 5.3 oz (150 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNm 130–150 (Singer 21–23)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather goods: bags, belts and wallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootwear and saddlery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpholstery that flexes, where elastic recovery matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy decorative topstitching on leather and vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eNm 130–150 (Singer 21–23)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle with this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the size. The \u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — DBx1, 135x17, 134-35 — depends on your machine, not on the thread. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/industrial-needle-systems-dbx1-dpx5-uy128-explained\"\u003eHow to identify yours\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/industrial-machine-needles\"\u003eIndustrial machine needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn leather and coated materials the point matters as much as the size, and the point does depend on the material rather than the machine. Groz-Beckert's leather point guide describes \u003cstrong\u003eLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (45° cut to the right) as the reference for shoes, leather goods, upholstery, belts and car seats; \u003cstrong\u003eD\/DH\u003c\/strong\u003e (triangular cut) for thick, hard leather; and \u003cstrong\u003eSD\u003c\/strong\u003e for thin leather, foils and coated materials such as vinyl. We stock these as \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/leather-needles\"\u003eleather point needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful with “Nm”: for thread it means 1000\/Tex (Tex 135 = Nm 7.4), but for needles it means the blade diameter in hundredths of a millimetre (Nm 110 = 1.10 mm). They are not the same number. Conversion formulas from Coats; government sizes from the A-A-59826 specification published by American \u0026amp; Efird.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot sure between two sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTex 135 or Tex 210?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tex 135 handles belts, harness and heavy canvas on any compound-feed machine. Only go to 210 if your machine is built for it — many will not pass that diameter cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNylon 6 vs. Nylon 66 — what changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are bonded nylons and both are strong. Nylon 66 is stiffer, more abrasion resistant and melts at a higher temperature, which is why it is the default for hard industrial use. Nylon 6 recovers better from stretching and repeated flexing, which suits leather goods and upholstery that moves — a bag handle, a seat that gets sat on every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither is simply better. Pick nylon 66 for abrasion and heat, nylon 6 for flex and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size should I use with Tex 135?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNm 130–150 (Singer 21–23). If the stitch looks starved or the thread frays, go one size up before changing anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Tex 135 and size 138?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone — they are the same thread described in two numbering systems. Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres; the commercial size comes from the older US system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I use Tex 135 or the next size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTex 135 or Tex 210? Tex 135 handles belts, harness and heavy canvas on any compound-feed machine. Only go to 210 if your machine is built for it — many will not pass that diameter cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many yards are on the cone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1,000 m cone (1,094 yds) · 5.3 oz (150 g). Metres and yards are an exact conversion, so that figure is not an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNylon 6 or nylon 66 — which should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNylon 66 is stiffer, more abrasion resistant and takes more heat, so it is the default for hard industrial work. Nylon 6 recovers better from stretching and repeated flexing, which suits leather goods and upholstery that moves — a bag handle, a seat used every day. Neither is simply better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on a domestic machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tex 135 needs an industrial machine — walking foot or compound feed. 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