Onebyone

I was searching for difference from spun poly thread to other types of poly thread. Any thread experts here?

Tensile Strength: Spun polyester sewing thread, with its twisted short staple fibers, exhibits higher tensile strength compared to regular polyester thread made of continuous filaments. This superior strength allows spun polyester thread to withstand greater stress and strain without breaking.


Spun polyester threads are made by spinning or twisting together shorter lengths of polyester fibers. This is similar to the way cotton threads are made. These short fibers are then twisted together to produce a thread of the desired size. Spun polyester threads give the look of a cotton thread, but have more elasticity. Spun polyester is economical to produce and is usually a low-cost thread. We don't recommend spun polyester for quilting, as it is not as strong as corespun, filament, or trilobal polyester threads.

cathyvv

So even the experts don't agree!

stitch678

Using common sense, l'd say that continuous fibre would produce less lint, and when twisted would be very strong. Short fibre pieces spun would be cheaper to make but also linty.

SusieQOH

Onebyone, I don't have an answer to your question but thought I'd mention my Juki (you have the same one) loves Glide.
It's been great to sew with.

Onebyone

I was given a box of 12 big cones of white spun poly 40 wt . The brand name says Smith spun poly. I use Glide and know it is trilobal poly and sews great in my Juki. I think any of the poly thread will sew the same . I was wondering if there are any differences in terms of better quality made poly.

Stitchnripper

I use any and all threads in my machines. None of them are fussy and no quilts have fallen apart. I even use serger cones to FMQ and I like that result too. A long time ago I went to a presentation for YSL threads. The fellow passed around samples and I can't remember what about them, but he did say any thread that works in your machine that you like the result is the right thread for you.

Onebyone

I'm not a thread snob but have found some thread that is simply a pain to work with. If you have a left over child's microscope around look at your thread. The type your machine hates over others will show the reason why.

RedGarnet222

I am thinking the fuzzy thread is for poly fabrics that have a loft to it. It would obscure the thread some. That being said, you have to change the type of needle you are using to one with a larger eye and scarf. mostly for the thread not to shred and cause problems down the throat plate into the bobbin and machinery. Anyway, that is where my mind goes.