Threads are long, thin strands, which are composed of fibers used both for the production of types of fabrics for sewing, specifically designed to form stitches.
In addition to being used for the creation of textile fabrics, it is also implemented in aesthetic medicine, called tension threads (they help rejuvenate the face).
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE THREADS
The threads are thin, strong and heat resistant; designed for sewing or needlework, made by folding and twisting fibers.
The twist or direction of the fibers are identified with the letter “S” and “Z”; the S twist, holds the spirals vertically around their central axis, inclined in the same direction as the letter S; and the twist Z is inclined in the same direction as the letter Z.
WIRE CLASSIFICATION
The threads are classified according to their composition and according to their structure.
According to its composition:
Monofilament
This strand is formed with a filament, it may or may not be twisted, it is characterized by being consistent and elastic.
Metal
It is made up of a metal filament. This type of thread is used when lining a plastic material.
According to its structure:
Simple
This type is made up of one or two strands in one, and is commonly used in sewing.
Twisted
It is made up of the same length of simple strands.
When twisted, they can be made parallel in a single untwisting action.
Multifilament
Being soft and very resistant, being made of a synthetic fiber. It is made up of several filaments with or without twisting.
Cabling
This type of strand is made up of several strands that are twisted.
Bent
It is the result of the union of several strands of fibers, they can be simple, wired or twisted.
Textured
This form of strands is characterized by having a puffy appearance, they can have from one to several wavy strands.
Covered
It is formed by the regular winding of one strand over another.
Elastic
It can be alone or covered with natural fibers or synthetic filaments.
Fancy
This fiber was created with the purpose of giving a different appearance to the traditional thread, which is why it is composed of various mixtures of materials and fibers.
THE SMALLEST THREAD IN THE WORLD
Egyptian linen thread is the smallest in the world, it has 1,500 strands, its weave reaches about 50 million.
Each layer of molecular tissue is only 4 nanometers thick, meaning it is 10,000 times thinner than a human hair.
TYPES OF THREADS
The types of threads are divided into three and are based on the origin of their raw material.
Vegetable origin
To create these strands, they are extracted from the stems, foliage, among others.
Synthetic origin
They are produced with petroleum derivatives, thanks to the help provided by technology they have been spreading and producing a wide variety of these synthetic fibers.
Animal origin
These strands have been known and used by humans since ancient times. Made with animal skins, using their skins, fur, and even their secretions (case of silk thread).
THE GAUGE OF A THREAD
To measure the gauge of a thread, it is achieved by weighing 1000 meters of undyed strands, and the higher the weight number, the thicker the thread count.
THICKEST THREAD GAUGE
The thickest yarn is made up of 30% wool and 70% acrylic; which means that it is a mixed thread made up of two types of strands.
THE MOST RESISTANT THREADS
The most resistant fibers will always be synthetic ones, such as nylon, polyester, among others.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A THREAD IS QUALITY?
When a strand is of quality, it has a clean, continuous and shiny strand; That is, it does not have a shaggy appearance.
THE BEST THREADS
Depending on the needs of the people or what they are required for, one of the best threads is nylon. This is a synthetic thread created chemically with polymer molecules that is very strong.
There is also silk thread, twisted silk and braided silk. It is produced by some insects and larvae of the Bombyx mori butterfly or silkworm.