Perma Core Tkt 120 Corespun Polyester Thread – 5000m Cone

Perma Core Tkt 120 is a fine, premium corespun sewing thread from American & Efird (A&E). It has a continuous filament polyester core wrapped in polyester staple fibre, giving higher strength and better sewing performance than ordinary spun polyester of the same size. Ideal for overlocking, linings, lightweight upholstery fabrics and general seams.

Key features

• Tkt 120 (tex 24): fine weight.
• Higher tensile strength than spun polyester threads.
• Excellent sewability and ply security: fewer thread breaks and skipped stitches, even on automatic machines.
• Good seam strength and abrasion resistance.
• Very good colour fastness.
• 5000m cone for industrial sewing machines.

Specifications

• Fibre: polyester core, polyester wrap
• Construction: corespun, soft finish
• Acid resistance: excellent
• Bleach resistance: excellent
• Alkali resistance: fair
• Abrasion resistance: good
• Maximum continuous temperature: 145°C
• Melting point: 265°C

Also available in medium Tkt 75 and heavy Tkt 36. Colour codes are the manufacturer's A&E shade numbers. Cones are ordered in from our supplier, so please allow a few extra days for delivery.