Perma Core Tkt 36 Corespun Polyester Thread – 5000m Cone

Perma Core Tkt 36 is a heavy, 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 strong, load-bearing seams, heavyweight fabrics, leather-look materials and decorative topstitching.

Key features

• Tkt 36 (tex 80): heavy weight for strong seams and topstitching.
• 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 for hard-wearing upholstery.
• Very good colour fastness.
• 5000m cone for industrial and heavy-duty 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 fine Tkt 120 and medium Tkt 75. 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.