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THREAD MATERIAL OVERVIEW �� 2

THREAD SIZES �� 2

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RECOMMENDATIONS ��3

Updated: January 2021 Thread & Needle Recommendations 2

THREAD MATERIAL OVERVIEW THREAD SIZES 000000*1 Instructions Title POLYESTER THREAD GOV. TEXTILE BREAKING NEEDLE FABRIC Best Choice for Outdoor Projects SIZE SIZE SIZE STRENGTH SIZE WEIGHT REC.

Polyester is the most common choice for outdoor applications. Perfect for sail and canvaswork, Coats® Dual N/A N/A N/A #10 or #12 < 6 oz. polyester thread has high strength and stretch control, stability in sunlight (UVR) and resistance Duty XP Poly to needle heat, abrasion, saltwater and mildew. Use a lighter weight polyester thread in sewing Coats Extra machines that struggle in heavy canvas. N/A N/A N/A #18 3-6 oz. Strong® Nylon

PTFE/FLUOROPOLYMER V-30 UV Poly AA 30 4.5 lbs. #12 or #14 < 1.5 oz. Lasts a Lifetime

® ® PTFE and fluoropolymer threads (Sailrite Lifetime Thread and Tenara ) come with a lifetime V-46 UV Poly B 45 7.1 lbs. #14 or #16 < 3 oz. guarantee. These are the best threads to use for outdoor applications where your projects will see frequent, intense sun or other weather extremes. These threads are unaffected by exposure to UV rays, cleaning agents, pollution, saltwater, air, rain and snow. These threads are an V-69 UV Poly E 70 10.6 lbs. #16 or #18 3-6 oz. & Sunbrella excellent choice for awnings, biminis, boat covers and more. V-69 E 70 11.31 lbs. #16 or #18 3-6 oz. & Sunbrella UV Nylon NYLON

Perfect for Upholstery V-92 UV Poly F 90 14.2 lbs. #18 or #20 6-10 oz. & Sunbrella Nylon threads have excellent elasticity, which makes them the perfect choice for upholstery V-92 projects. When you sit on a seat, you want the thread to be able to give and rebound under your F 90 15.16 lbs. #18 or #20 6-10 oz. & Sunbrella weight. Nylon is excellent for indoor upholstery, automotive upholstery, luggage and more. UV Nylon

V-138 FF 135 20 lbs. #20 or #22 > 10 oz. MONOFILAMENT UV Poly Clear Thread for Hidden Stitches V-138 UV FF 135 23.8 lbs. #20 or #22 > 10 oz. Monofilament thread is a clear, strong nylon thread that blends in with fabrics. This thread sews Nylon well, and comes in three sizes. Use #18 for quilting, stretchy or heavy garments, and tacking #14 or #16 Sailrite (PTFE) and binding stitches; #40 for fine leather goods and upholstery; and #52 for binding and serging (Mesh Fabric) Lifetime/ F 90 6.7-7.9 / 8-10 lbs. 3-20 oz. & Sunbrella carpets and for upholstery. Tenara (PTFE) #18 or #20 (V-92) (Dense Fabric) 6 QUICK TIPS ABOUT THREAD SIZE #1 V-69 is the heaviest commercial size recommended for home sewing machines. Heavy Tenara (PTFE) FF 135 15-20 lbs. #19 or #20 > 15 oz. #2 Heavier threads make your stitching more visible. (V-138)

#3 The thread size indicates the thread’s thickness. If another weight is given for thread (like Monofilament N/A N/A 1.5 lbs. #10 < 1.5 oz. ounces), it refers to the amount of thread on the spool. #18

#4 Thread tends to get stronger as it gets thicker. Monofilament N/A N/A 3.5 lbs. #14 < 3 oz. #40 #5 The tension on your sewing machine will need adjusting when you switch thread weights.

Monofilament #6 Try to use a needle where the eye is 40% larger than the thickness of the thread. N/A N/A 7.5 lbs. #16 3-6 oz. #52

© 2021 Sailrite Enterprises, Inc. Ball = Ballpoint DI = Diamond Point S = Sharp *#14 Round Point (Sharp) needle for mesh fabrics such as Phifertex Plus or shade sail material, (800) 348-2769 / (260) 244-4647 / Sailrite.com and a size #18 DI Leather needle for dense fabrics like Marine Canvas and Awning fabrics. Use a #19 or #20 needle with Heavy Tenara thread. Thread & Needle Recommendations 3

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(PTFE) (PTFE) (PTFE)*, (PTFE)*, SPECIFICATIONS ® ® NEEDLE POINT NEEDLE SIZE DUAL COATS POLY XP DUTY UV POLY V-30 UV POLY V-46 UV POLY V-69 UV NYLON V-69 EXTRA COATS STRONG NYLON TENARA SAILRITE LIFETIME MONOFILAMENT NEEDLE SIZE DUAL COATS POLY XP DUTY UV POLY V-30 UV POLY V-46 UV POLY V-69 UV NYLON V-69 EXTRA COATS STRONG NYLON UV POLY V-92 UV NYLON V-92 UV POLY V-138 UV NYLON V-138 (PTFE)*, TENARA SAILRITE (PTFE) LIFETIME TENARA HEAVY (PTFE)* MONOFILAMENT

BAG MESH Sharp #16  #16 ü

BELLA-DURA® Sharp #16 ü ü #16  

BLACKOUT DRAPERY Sharp #10-14   #10-14   FABRICS

BOAT BLANKET Sharp #18   #20 ü ü 

BRAEMORE Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   ü

BRUN-TUFF CAMO Sharp #16 ü ü #18 ü ü VINYL

CARPET HEADLINER Sharp #18  #20 ü

CHILEWICH Sharp N/A #20 

COOLRITE™ Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü ü

CORDURA® 500D Sharp #16   #16  

CORDURA® CLASSIC Sharp #18   #20   1000D

CORDURA® HP Sharp #18   #20  

COTTON ARMY DUCK Sharp #18  #18 

COTTON DUCK 10 OZ. Sharp #18  #18 

COTTON DUCK 12 OZ. Sharp #18  #20 

COTTON DUCK #8 Sharp #20  #20 

COVINGTON Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

COVINGTON Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü OUTDOOR

COVINGTON SPF Sharp #16  ü #16   (SOLUTION-DYED)

CRYPTON® HOME Ball #18   #18  

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CUSHION Sharp #18  ü  #18-20 ü ü ü ü   UNDERLINING

DACRON® (4 OZ) Sharp #16   #16  

DACRON® S,DI,SD1 #16, 18   #16-23 ü  (4.4-10.4 OZ.)

DENA™ HOME Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

DRAPERY FABRICS Sharp #10-14 ü ü #10-14 ü ü

DRY LEATHER DI N/A #18-23 ü ü ü ü

DURAWAX™ Sharp #16, 18 ü ü ü ü #16-20 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

EUROPATEX Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

EVERSOFT™ Sharp #18    #20   ü ü 

FIBERGLASS MESH Sharp #16 ü #18-20 ü ü

FIRESIST® Sharp #18   #20 ü   

FORTRESS® PERFORMANCE Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü HOME

FORTRESS® PERFORMANCE Sharp #16   #16   INDOOR/OUTDOOR

GENEVIEVE GORDER Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü  ü

GEOBELLA® Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü ü ü

HAMILTON Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   

HARPER HOME Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

HERCULITE® Sharp #18   #20   RIVIERA®

HGTV® HOME Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

IMAN HOME Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   

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INFINITY LUXURY Sharp N/A #20  WOVEN VINYL™

JENNIFER ADAMS Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü HOME®

KELLY RIPA Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü 

KING TEXTILES Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   

MARINE TOPPING Sharp #18   #20 ü 

MORBERN® ALLSPORT 360º Sharp #18 ü #18 ü ü 4-WAY STRETCH

MORBERN® BAYSIDE Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü ü ü ü

MORBERN® HEXX Sharp #18   #20  

MORBERN® Sharp #18   #20   HIDDEN CREEK

MORBERN® SANIBEL Sharp #18   #20 ü ü

MORBERN® Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü SEABROOK

MORBERN® SEABROOK Sharp #18   #18 ü  CHANNELING FABRIC

MORBERN® SEABROOK FOAM Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü BACKED HEADLINER

MORBERN® SHOCK Sharp #18   #20  

MONOFILM (CLEAR) Sharp #16  #16  5 MIL

MOSQUITO NETTING Ball #14  #14 

NAUGAHYDE® UNIVERSAL & ALL Sharp #18   #20 ü  AMERICAN

NAUGA SOFT Sharp #18    #18   

NYLON 200D Sharp #14  #14 

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NYLON 400D Sharp #16  #16 

ODYSSEY® Sharp #18   #18 ü ü 

PARASOL™ Sharp #18   #20   

PHIFERTEX® STANDARD MESH, Sharp #18   #20 ü   PLUS, STRIPES & JACQUARDS

P/KAUFMANN Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   

P/KAUFMANN Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü  OUTDOOR

P/KAUFMANN OUTDOOR Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü (solution-dyed, indoor/outdoor fabric)

P/K LIFESTYLES® Sharp #16 ü ü ü #16 ü ü ü

P/K LIFESTYLES® Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü  OUTDOOR

PLATINUM Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

POLYESTER MESH Sharp #14  #14 

POLYTEX® Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü ü

PROTECT-IT® Sharp #16  #16 

R GALLERY Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

RICHLOOM® Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   

SHEERWEAVE® Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü ü

SHELTER-RITE® Sharp #18   #20 ü ü  

SOFTLINE Sharp #10-14 ü ü #10-14 ü ü

SOFTOUCH® Sharp #18   #18  ü 

SOLARIUM® Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü ü

SOLTIS® 86 Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü ü

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SPINNAKER CLOTH Sharp #12  #12  (0.5-0.75 OZ.)

SPINNAKER CLOTH Sharp #14  #14  (≥ 1.5 OZ.)

STAMOID® LIGHT Sharp #18   #20 ü 

STAMOID® TOP Sharp #18   #20 ü 

STUDIO NYC Sharp #12, 16    #12, 16   

SUNBRELLA® Sharp #18    #20   ü ü  HORIZON

SUNBRELLA® MARINE, AWNING, Sharp #18   #20 ü    DECORATIVE SHADE

SUNBRELLA® Sharp #18   #20 ü  ü SEAMARK®

SUNBRELLA® Sharp #12, 14 ü ü #12, 14 ü ü SHEER & SHADOW

SUNBRELLA® SLING Sharp #18  ü #20 ü ü

SUNBRELLA® Sharp #16 ü ü ü #16 ü ü ü UPHOLSTERY FABRIC

SUR LAST® Sharp #18   #18 ü 

TARGA PREMIUM Sharp #18   #18   CANOPY

TEXTILINE® Sharp #18   #20   

TOMMY BAHAMA® Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü  OUTDOOR

TOMMY BAHAMA® Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü HOME

TOP GUN® Sharp #18   #20 ü  

TOP GUN® 1S Sharp #18   #20 ü 

TOP GUN® VISION Sharp #18   #20 ü  

TOP NOTCH® 1S Sharp #18   #20 ü ü 

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TOP NOTCH® 9 Sharp #18   #20 ü ü  

TOP NOTCH® 11.5 Sharp #18   #20 ü  

TRAMP MESH S, DI #20  ü #20 ü ü  

ULTRALEATHER® Ball #18  ü  #18  ü 

ULTRALEATHER® PROMESSA® Sharp #18 ü ü ü #20 ü ü  OUTDOOR

ULTRASUEDE® HP Ball #18 ü  ü #18 ü  ü

WAVERLY® Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

WAVERLY® Sharp #16 ü ü #16 ü  SUN N SHADE

WAXED CANVAS COTTON DUCK 12OZ Sharp #18  #20  (HEAVY)

WAXED CANVAS COTTON DUCK 12OZ Sharp #18  #20  (LIGHT)

WEBLON REGATTA® Sharp #16   #18 ü ü 

WILLIAMSBURG Sharp #12, 16 ü ü ü #12, 16 ü ü ü

WINDOW MATERIAL Sharp #16  #18-20  12 & 20 GAUGE

WINDOW MATERIAL Sharp #18 ü ü #20 ü ü 30 & 40 GAUGE

WINDOW MATERIAL Sharp N/A #21-22 ü ü ü 60 GAUGE

X-PLY REINFORCED MONOFILM Sharp #16  #16  4 MIL 4.2 OZ