Thread Size Government Size Textile Size Tensile Strength Needle Size Recommended Fabric Weight V 30 AA 30 4 5 lb 12 or 14 lt 1 5 oz V 46 B 45 7 1 lb 14 or 16 lt 3 oz V 69 E 70 10 6 lb 16 or 18 3 6 oz amp Sunbrella V 92 F 90 14 2 lb 18 or 20 6 10 oz amp Sunbrella Which Thread or Needle Do I Use Thread Needle and Fabric ChartsNeedle Size NM 100 130 Pack Qty 144 Tex No NM30 V92 Type Serafil Mini Cob Weight G 92 Width MM 30 H B Dabond 2000 UVR Thread V69 White 1oz Spool ET069WT1 Spool 163 6 62 incl VAT 163 8 82 incl VAT Add to basket SunStop Anti Wick Thread 92 Black 8oz Spool EY092BK8 Each 163 27 52 incl VAT 163 34 40 incl VAT Add to basket SunStop Anti Wick 2021 07 24 nbsp 0183 32 Needles are sized ranging from 60 8 to 100 16 for most quilting and thread painting use When choosing a needle size remember that the higher the number the larger the needle shaft and normally the larger the eye of the needle the lower the number the smaller the needle shaft and the smaller the eye Also keep in mind that should you be 2021 05 19 nbsp 0183 32 This is genuine Heminway amp Bartlett Dabond 2000 UVR polyester thread the thread used by professional sailmakers Use V 92 to sew canvas and medium weight sail cloth Use needles size 19 120 20 125 or 21 130 Available in 1 oz approx 242 yards and 1 pound approx 3 866 yards tubes white black and blue The most important factor in keeping water from seeping through holes is using the correct sized needle with the right thread Overly large needles will poke holes allowing water to seep through Two common sizes used on boats are 92 and 138 Having used both we can speak from experience and say without a doubt that 138 will outlast 92 If you have a choice and your
2004 03 24 nbsp 0183 32 T70 thread which is also called V69 in the commercial world is about as heavy a thread as you can run in a home sewing machine and a 16 100 needle is about the smallest you can run that thread in For me it runs better in a size 18 110 but that size needle is big enough that it impinges on the hook in many home machines particularly the better ones with tight 2004 11 13 nbsp 0183 32 With v46 I d be thinking something like a size 14 90 maybe 16 100 topstitch needle for v69 more like a 16 100 or maybe 18 110 A size 19 needle is a 120 which means the blade is 1 2 mm diameter which is asking a lot of a home machine A 20 has a blade diameter of 1 25 mm which I d be getting nervous about whether it could clear the tolerances of the 2008 01 04 nbsp 0183 32 I ve been using v 92 thread and a 18 I think needle to sew sunbrella My son just bought a boat that needs the oudoor vinyl seats restitched and I want to make sure I use the right material If it matters it s for an LS 1 machine you can use the V92 with the 18 needle or V69 with a 16 needle Both will work very well A amp E THREAD SIZE COMPARISON CHART Light Weight Medium Weight Heavy Weight Magic 174 Air Entangled Polyester Medium Heavy Weight Page 2 of 4 A amp E Brand amp Thread Construction Finish BT Bonded SST – Soft amp Stretch STX – Not Stretched Tex Size Yarn Construc tion Metric Size Dtex Old Tkt Size US Gov Tkt VT295E Avg Strength lbs Avg Strength grams Avg Second the thickness of the needle must fit the thread Since the needle should pave an unobstructed path to the thread it is obvious that the needle of a larger number should correspond to the thick thread Depending on the fabric and the thread the shape of the needle the groove the eyelet the point also changes For example knitted fabrics are sewn
Unlike conventional polyester bonded threads Dabond has exceptional bond cohesion giving it excellent sewing properties even in the toughest of conditions Thread Style Suggested Cloth Weight US oz Needle Size Imperial mm Tex Breaking Strength N Average Yeild Per Spool m V69 3 00 5 00 V69 Threaded outlet connection male thread G 11 2 quot ISO228 1 V70 Threaded outlet connection thread NPT 1 2 B1 20 1 V71 Threaded outlet connection thread NPT 1 B1 20 1 V72 Threaded outlet connection thread NPT1 1 2 B1 20 1 V73 Threaded outlet connection male thread NPT 1 B1 20 1 V74 Threaded outlet connection male thread 2021 05 26 nbsp 0183 32 Next if you are using commercial or V46 or V69 thread then a 18 jeans needle will handle that heavy duty thread Or you can go with a needle whose size fits the 70 10 to 80 12 range This chart may help you out to match the needle to the thread weight you are wanting to use One of the interesting facts that come with matching the needle to the thread is that the V 69 is the heaviest commercial size recommended for home sewing machines Heavier threads make your stitching more visible The thread size measures the thread s thickness If another weight is given for thread like ounces it refers to the amount of thread on the spool Thread tends to get stronger as it gets heavier Thread for needle size 100 16 All Groz Beckert Needles All size and system selections Nylon Thread Size 46 Tex 45 Govt B Use with needle sizes 90 14 to 100 16 Polyester Thread Size 46 Tex 45 Govt B Use with needle sizes 90 14 to 100 16 Monofilament Thread Size 009 Tex 45 Clear Use with needle sizes 90 14 to 100 16
The V69 polyester thread is slightly heavier and stronger than the V46 weight Both have superior UV resistance and strength and work great with home machines V46 and V49 polyester thread are both suitable for sewing heavier materials like Sunbrella WeatherMax Surlast as well as other canvases and heavy synthetic fabrics This heavy duty polyester thread is ideal for 2013 09 24 nbsp 0183 32 The thread size tells you the thickness of a thread Getting the proper thickness affects the strength diameter sewing machine used and visibility It s an important decision We re going to decode thread sizes and show you what each one means and how they compare with one another When you go to compare the size of two different threads you ll want to 2014 04 16 nbsp 0183 32 V 69 Polyester UV thread is a smooth bonded polyester outdoor thread that is perfect for sail and canvas work Bonded Dabond polyester thread has high stren 2020 09 29 nbsp 0183 32 Looks like you ve got the right class of needle DBx1 and size thread TKT40 V69 for your size of needles Nm110 S18 If you want to go with a thicker stronger thread you ll have to increase the size of the needle usually Nm120 for TKT30 thread or Nm140 for TKT20 thread though you may have to go up or down a size depending on the results in your leather using 207 Thread with a Size 180 200 Needle A favorite size thread for saddle bags purses and other thin material crafting 138 Thread with a 160 Needle Used mostly in belts billfolds purses and other thin material crafting 99 Thread with a 130 Needle and 69 Thread with a 110 Needle Is seldom used in leather applications unless the stitch is not to be a major part of the final
2018 08 25 nbsp 0183 32 V 69 is the heaviest commercial size recommended for home sewing machines Heavier threads make your stitching more visible The thread size measures the thread s thickness If another weight is given for thread like ounces it refers to the amount of thread on the spool Thread tends to get stronger as it gets heavier 2021 11 04 nbsp 0183 32 Recommended Needle Size † The fabricator is responsible for determining the correct thread size for the application FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY Not for use in food drug cosmetic or medical device manufacturing processing or packaging operations Contact Us Contact Region United States 1 800 276 8451 Canada 1 800 276 8451 Latin America 1 Thread size numbering can be explained utilizing several numbering systems all of which are classified as either Direct or Indirect Count Systems Tex and Denier would fall under the Direct system weight of a fixed length and Cotton Count the Indirect System length of a fixed weight For industrial sewing threads it is important to understand the following terms Tex Weight in Polyester thread 30 90 14 100 16 Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness 50 60 75 11 90 14 Needles that can be used with this machine Home sewing machine needles size 65 9 100 16 The larger the number the larger the needle Dabond also has a dual level lubricated finish for needle heat protection and smooth sewing The metric 18tkt V138 thread size is the most commonly used for general marine upholstery vinyl and canvas work on industrial sewing machines with the metric 10tkt V277 commonly used for sails or very heavy textiles For domestic level sewing machines the metric 40tkt V69 may be