A Strong Military Grade Sewing Thread
As a preferred choice for heavy-duty sewing, our #69 bonded nylon thread (also known as tex 70 or t70 nylon thread) boasts unparalleled strength and resilience. Its special bonding agent dramatically increases durability, providing exceptional resistance against abrasion, wear, and harsh chemicals. This is the same high-tenacity thread used in our Dewatering Bags and Water Activated Sandbags, proven to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions and demanding use.
Expertly designed for tough jobs, this heavy duty sewing thread is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications such as upholstery, leather goods, outdoor equipment, canvas, and even military-grade applications. This thread can endure the harsh demands of various environments and materials, ensuring your creations stand the test of time with ease.
Features
- Unbreakable Strength: Renowned for its exceptional strength, making it perfect for tough tasks such as creating tactical gear and upholstery. Its durability is unmatched, being almost impossible to break by hand and maintains its strength when wet.
- Field Tested Durability: Able to withstand abrasion, chemicals, stretching, harsh environments, and wear and tear. This is the same high-tenacity thread used in our Dewatering Bags and Water Activated Sandbags, proven to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions and demanding use.
- Versatile Applications: This thread is versatile and ideal for a variety of projects, making it perfect for heavy-duty sewing using fabrics such as upholstery materials, canvas, vinyl, and leather.
- Military Grade: Crafted to meet the same high quality and performance standards commonly seen in military equipment. Its exceptional strength and durability make it an ideal choice for constructing or mending "mag pouches" and other tactical gear.
- Seamless Sewing: Experience smooth sewing, by hand or machine, with our bonded nylon sewing thread. Its construction minimizes the risk of twisting, splitting, stripping, and breakage, promoting a frustration-free and efficient sewing experience.
- Recommended Needle Size between 100/16 and 110/18
FAQ
What size needle is used for #69 thread?
Optimal needle size for #69 bonded nylon thread is typically between 100/16 and 110/18, but always consult the chart provided by your thread manufacturer or retailer as well as the sewing machine manual.
What is #69 bonded nylon thread?
#69 Bonded Nylon Thread (t70) is a renowned sewing thread known for its impressive strength and durability. This high-quality thread is ideal for heavy-duty projects, making it a top choice among professionals.
- Upholstery: an essential tool for holding furniture fabric together - providing durability and withstanding the effects of wear and tear.
- Leatherwork: Capable of sewing through leather with ease, without any signs of breaking or fraying.
- Canvas: Perfect for projects like bags, tents, and awnings that require resilience.
- Military applications: This thread meets the stringent standards required in the military for equipment repair and creation.
This thread is also known as T70 thread due to its equivalent size designation in the Tex system.
What is thread size 69?
#69 is a sizing system to indicate its thickness. In North America, this system is widely used. Another sizing system, known as the Tex system, assigns the designation T70 to match this thread size.
What is bonded nylon thread?
Bonded nylon thread is coated with a special bonding agent that provides numerous benefits over regular nylon thread. With increased strength and durability, this thread is protected from abrasion and wear. Its resistance to heat and chemicals is also improved, making it suitable for demanding environments. The bonding agent also reduces friction, resulting in smoother stitching and preventing thread breakage.