Sewingthread is a basic raw material for giving desired shape to a garment and holding the
body parts together by creating seams. It is a very important item for
tailoring shops, industrial garment manufacturers and fashion houses. It has both functional and aesthetic
properties. When we are using it for making seams then it is playing its functional
role and when we are using it for embellishment purposes like embroidery or
applique then it is playing its aesthetic properties.
Besides, it is also used in the
automotive industries for making car seats, airbags, seat belts and the vehicle
interior design. It is also used in the footwear industries. It has a great use
in the embroidery industries too.
As sewing thread has a variety of types
and end uses, we should have proper knowledge about it before buying and using.
Now we will know about the definition, types and end uses from below
illustration.
Above 90% of sewing threads are
manufactured for industrial and commercial purposes. Now day manufacturers are
producing threads of several categories according to end uses with tons of
shades with better quality. There are several types of sewing threads are
available but the main three basic types are done according to follows –
1. Substrate
2. Construction and
3. Finish