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Cada filament is bonded a reduce fraying y breakage during alta velocidad industrial costura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Características\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded twisted multifilament nylon — reduced fraying y breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV treated y water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTex 90 \/ Tamaño 92 — suimesa para peso medio tapicería y cuero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 4,200 yards por 1 LB spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade en la USA por FIL-TEC, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent diameter y tension para reliable industrial machine rendimiento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible con máquina de coser industrials using Tex 90 \/ Tamaño 92 hilo, incluyendo una aguja costura recta, pie de arrastre triple, y tapicería machines. 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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. Cada filament is bonded a reduce fraying y breakage during alta velocidad industrial costura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Características\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded twisted multifilament nylon — reduced fraying y breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV treated y water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTex 135 \/ Tamaño 138 — suimesa para peso pesado tapicería, cuero, y lona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 2,800 yards por 1 LB spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade en la USA por FIL-TEC, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent diameter y tension para reliable industrial machine rendimiento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible con máquina de coser industrials using Tex 135 \/ Tamaño 138 hilo, incluyendo pie de arrastre triple, arrastre compuesto, y uso pesado tapicería machines. Ideal para upholstered furniture, automotive interiors, pesado cuero goods, luggage, marine lona, y industrial aplicaciones requiring fuerte costuras.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIL-TEC","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":51870864310574,"sku":null,"price":26.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":51870864343342,"sku":null,"price":26.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/WHITE.jpg?v=1774390868"},{"product_id":"fil-tec-bnt-207-bonded-nylon-thread-1-lb-tex-210","title":"FIL-TEC BNT 207 Bonded Nylon Hilo 1 LB Tex 210","description":"\u003cp\u003eFIL-TEC BNT 207 bonded nylon hilo en a 1 LB spool (approximately 1,800 yards), Tex 210. Made en la USA, esta UV-treated bonded nylon hilo delivers excellent sewability, abrasion resistance, y máximo costura strength para la heaviest tapicería, automotive, marine, y cuero costura aplicaciones. Cada filament is bonded a reduce fraying y breakage during alta velocidad industrial costura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Características\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded twisted multifilament nylon — reduced fraying y breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV treated y water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTex 210 \/ Tamaño 207 — uso pesado hilo para grueso cuero, lona, y tapicería\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1,800 yards por 1 LB spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade en la USA por FIL-TEC, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent diameter y tension para reliable industrial machine rendimiento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible con máquina de coser industrials using Tex 210 \/ Tamaño 207 hilo, incluyendo pie de arrastre triple, arrastre compuesto, y uso pesado machines. Ideal para pesado upholstered furniture, automotive interiors, grueso cuero goods, marine lona, sails, y industrial aplicaciones requiring máximo costura strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIL-TEC","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51866738098478,"sku":"11245","price":26.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/BLACK.jpg?v=1774391102"},{"product_id":"fil-tec-69g-bonded-nylon-bobbins-tex-70-g-style","title":"FIL-TEC 69G Bonded Nylon Bobinas Tex 70 G-Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eFIL-TEC 69G bonded nylon pre-wound bobinas, Tex 70, G-style (Class 15). Cada bobina contains approximately 32 yards de bonded nylon hilo, y cada caja contains 1 gross (144 bobinas). Made en la USA using FIL-TEC's proprietary cross-tack winding tecnología para uniform tension y consistent yardage. Eliminates manual bobina winding y reduces downtime en producción environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Características\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-wound G-style (Class 15) lateralless bobinas — 144 por caja (1 gross)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 32 yards de Tex 70 bonded nylon por bobina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary cross-tack tecnología para uniform tension y consistent yardage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded nylon — UV treated, water resistant, abrasion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates manual winding — reduces downtime en producción\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade en la USA por FIL-TEC, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-style (Class 15) bobinas compatible con más máquina de coser industrials using estándar L-style o Class 15 porta bobinas. Suimesa para tapicería, automotive, marine, y cuero costura aplicaciones using Tex 70 \/ Tamaño 69 hilo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIL-TEC","offers":[{"title":"White \/ 5 Pcs","offer_id":51868339241262,"sku":null,"price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 72 Pcs","offer_id":51866738131246,"sku":"12705","price":49.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5 Pcs","offer_id":51868339274030,"sku":null,"price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 72 Pcs","offer_id":51866738164014,"sku":"12706","price":49.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/b3-fil-tec-69g-bonded-nylon-bobbins-tex-70-g-style.jpg?v=1784026272"},{"product_id":"fil-tec-92g-bonded-nylon-bobbins-tex-90-g-style","title":"FIL-TEC 92G Bonded Nylon Bobinas Tex 90 G-Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eFIL-TEC 92G bonded nylon pre-wound bobinas, Tex 90, G-style (Class 15). Cada bobina contains approximately 22 yards de bonded nylon hilo, y cada caja contains 1 gross (144 bobinas). Made en la USA using FIL-TEC's proprietary cross-tack winding tecnología para uniform tension y consistent yardage. Eliminates manual bobina winding y reduces downtime en producción environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Características\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-wound G-style (Class 15) lateralless bobinas — 144 por caja (1 gross)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 22 yards de Tex 90 bonded nylon por bobina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary cross-tack tecnología para uniform tension y consistent yardage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded nylon — UV treated, water resistant, abrasion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates manual winding — reduces downtime en producción\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade en la USA por FIL-TEC, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-style (Class 15) bobinas compatible con más máquina de coser industrials using estándar L-style o Class 15 porta bobinas. Suimesa para tapicería, automotive, marine, y cuero costura aplicaciones using Tex 90 \/ Tamaño 92 hilo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIL-TEC","offers":[{"title":"White \/ 5Pcs","offer_id":51868336193838,"sku":null,"price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 144Pcs","offer_id":51868335931694,"sku":null,"price":98.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5Pcs","offer_id":51868336226606,"sku":null,"price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 144Pcs","offer_id":51868335964462,"sku":null,"price":98.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/b3-fil-tec-92g-bonded-nylon-bobbins-tex-90-g-style.jpg?v=1784026276"},{"product_id":"fil-tec-92m-bonded-nylon-bobbins-tex-90-m-style","title":"FIL-TEC 92M Bonded Nylon Bobinas Tex 90 M-Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eFIL-TEC 92M bonded nylon pre-wound bobinas, Tex 90, M-style. Cada bobina contains approximately 34 yards de bonded nylon hilo, y cada caja contains 1 gross (144 bobinas). La grander M-style bobina holds más hilo que la G-style, reduciendo bobina levabios during largo producción runs. Made en la USA using FIL-TEC's proprietary cross-tack winding tecnología para uniform tension y consistent yardage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Características\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-wound M-style lateralless bobinas — 144 por caja (1 gross)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 34 yards de Tex 90 bonded nylon por bobina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger M-style tapaacidad — fewer bobina levabios during producción\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary cross-tack tecnología para uniform tension y consistent yardage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded nylon — UV treated, water resistant, abrasion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade en la USA por FIL-TEC, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM-style bobinas compatible con máquina de coser industrials using M-tamaño porta bobinas. Suimesa para tapicería, automotive, marine, y cuero costura aplicaciones using Tex 90 \/ Tamaño 92 hilo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIL-TEC","offers":[{"title":"Sand \/ 5 Pcs","offer_id":51868337176878,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 144 Pcs","offer_id":51866738262318,"sku":"17294","price":109.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1514\/8334\/files\/SAND_BOBBIN_M.jpg?v=1774391451"},{"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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