THREAD & NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS - Sailrite

1 2021 Sailrite Enterprises, Inc. (800) 348-2769 / (260) 244-4647 / & NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONSTHREAD MATERIAL OVERVIEW 2 THREAD SIZES 2 TIPS 2 RECOMMENDATIONS 3 Updated: January 2021000000*1 Instructions Title 2021 Sailrite Enterprises, Inc.

2 (800) 348-2769 / (260) 244-4647 / & NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS 2 Ball = Ballpoint DI = Diamond Point S = Sharp * #14 Round Point (Sharp) NEEDLE for mesh fabrics such as Phifertex Plus or shade sail material, and a size #18 DI Leather NEEDLE for dense fabrics like Marine Canvas and Awning fabrics. Use a #19 or #20 NEEDLE with Heavy Tenara Choice for Outdoor ProjectsPolyester is the most common choice for outdoor applications. Perfect for sail and canvaswork, polyester THREAD has high strength and stretch control, stability in sunlight (UVR) and resistance to NEEDLE heat, abrasion, saltwater and mildew.

3 Use a lighter weight polyester THREAD in sewing machines that struggle in heavy a LifetimePTFE and fluoropolymer threads ( Sailrite Lifetime THREAD and Tenara ) come with a lifetime guarantee. These are the best threads to use for outdoor applications where your projects will see frequent, intense sun or other weather extremes. These threads are unaffected by exposure to UV rays, cleaning agents, pollution, saltwater, air, rain and snow. These threads are an excellent choice for awnings, biminis, boat covers and for UpholsteryNylon threads have excellent elasticity, which makes them the perfect choice for upholstery projects.

4 When you sit on a seat, you want the THREAD to be able to give and rebound under your weight. Nylon is excellent for indoor upholstery, automotive upholstery, luggage and more. MONOFILAMENTC lear THREAD for Hidden StitchesMonofilament THREAD is a clear, strong nylon THREAD that blends in with fabrics. This THREAD sews well, and comes in three sizes. Use #18 for quilting, stretchy or heavy garments, and tacking and binding stitches; #40 for fine leather goods and upholstery; and #52 for binding and serging carpets and for upholstery. 6 QUICK TIPS ABOUT THREAD SIZE#1 V-69 is the heaviest commercial size recommended for home sewing machines.

5 #2 Heavier threads make your stitching more visible.#3 The THREAD size indicates the THREAD s thickness. If another weight is given for THREAD (like ounces), it refers to the amount of THREAD on the spool.#4 THREAD tends to get stronger as it gets thicker.#5 The tension on your sewing machine will need adjusting when you switch THREAD weights.#6 Try to use a NEEDLE where the eye is 40% larger than the thickness of the MATERIAL OVERVIEWTHREAD SIZESTHREAD SIZEGOV. SIZETEXTILE SIZEBREAKING STRENGTHNEEDLE SIZEFABRIC WEIGHT Dual Duty XP PolyN/AN/AN/A#10 or #12< 6 Extra Strong NylonN/AN/AN/A#183-6 UV lbs.

6 #12 or #14< UV l b s .#14 or #16< 3 UV lbs.#16 or #183-6 oz. & SunbrellaV-69UV NylonE7011. 31 l b s .#16 or #183-6 oz. & SunbrellaV-92 UV lbs.#18 or #206-10 oz. & SunbrellaV-92UV l b s .#18 or #206-10 oz. & SunbrellaV-138 UV PolyFF13520 lbs.#20 or #22> 10 UV lbs.#20 or #22> 10 (PTFE)Lifetime/ Tenara (PTFE) (V-92) / 8-10 lbs.#14 or #16(Mesh Fabric)#18 or #20 (Dense Fabric)3-20 oz. & SunbrellaHeavy Tenara (PTFE) (V-138)FF13515-20 lbs.#19 or #20> 15 #18N/ lbs.#10< #40N/ lbs.#14< 3 #52N/ lbs.#163-6 *1 Instructions Title 2021 Sailrite Enterprises, Inc. (800) 348-2769 / (260) 244-4647 / & NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS 3 Ball = Ballpoint DI = Diamond Point S = Sharp * #14 Round Point (Sharp) NEEDLE for mesh fabrics such as Phifertex Plus or shade sail material, and a size #18 DI Leather NEEDLE for dense fabrics like Marine Canvas and Awning fabrics.

7 Use a #19 or #20 NEEDLE with Heavy Tenara SIZE & THREADHOME MACHINEINDUSTRIAL MACHINESPECIFICATIONSNEEDLE POINTNEEDLE SIZECOATS DUAL DUTY XP POLYV-30 UV POLYV-46 UV POLYV-69 UV POLYV-69 UV NYLON COATS EXTRA STRONG NYLONTENARA (PTFE)*, Sailrite (PTFE) LIFETIMEMONOFILAMENTNEEDLE SIZECOATS DUAL DUTY XP POLYV-30 UV POLYV-46 UV POLYV-69 UV POLYV-69 UV NYLONCOATS EXTRA STRONG NYLONV-92 UV POLYV-92 UV NYLONV-138 UV POLYV-138 UV NYLONTENARA (PTFE)*, Sailrite (PTFE) LIFETIMEHEAVY TENARA (PTFE)*MONOFILAMENTBAG MESHS harp#16 #16 BELLA-DURA Sharp#16 #16 BLACKOUT DRAPERY FABRICSS harp#10 -14 #10 -14 BOAT BLANKETS harp#18 #20 BRAEMORES harp#12, 16 #12, 16 BRUN-TUFF CAMO VINYLS harp#16 #18 CARPET HEADLINERS harp#18 #20 CHILEWICHS harpN/A#20 COOLRITE Sharp#18 #20 CORDURA 500 DSharp#16 #16 CORDURA CLASSIC 1000 DSharp#18 #20 CORDURA HPSharp#18 #20 COTTON ARMY DUCKS harp#18 #18 COTTON DUCK 10 #18 #18 COTTON DUCK 12 #18 #20 COTTON DUCK #8 Sharp#20 #20 COVINGTONS harp#12, 16 #12, 16 COVINGTON OUTDOORS harp#12, 16 #12, 16 COVINGTON SPF (SOLUTION-DYED)

8 Sharp#16 #16 CRYPTON HOMEBall#18 #18 000000*1 Instructions Title 2021 Sailrite Enterprises, Inc. (800) 348-2769 / (260) 244-4647 / & NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS 4 Ball = Ballpoint DI = Diamond Point S = Sharp * #14 Round Point (Sharp) NEEDLE for mesh fabrics such as Phifertex Plus or shade sail material, and a size #18 DI Leather NEEDLE for dense fabrics like Marine Canvas and Awning fabrics. Use a #19 or #20 NEEDLE with Heavy Tenara SIZE & THREADHOME MACHINEINDUSTRIAL MACHINESPECIFICATIONSNEEDLE POINTNEEDLE SIZECOATS DUAL DUTY XP POLYV-30 UV POLYV-46 UV POLYV-69 UV POLYV-69 UV NYLON COATS EXTRA STRONG NYLONTENARA (PTFE)*, Sailrite (PTFE) LIFETIMEMONOFILAMENTNEEDLE SIZECOATS DUAL DUTY XP POLYV-30 UV POLYV-46 UV POLYV-69 UV POLYV-69 UV NYLONCOATS EXTRA STRONG NYLONV-92 UV POLYV-92 UV NYLONV-138 UV POLYV-138 UV NYLONTENARA (PTFE)*, Sailrite (PTFE) LIFETIMEHEAVY TENARA (PTFE)*MONOFILAMENTCUSHION UNDERLININGS harp#18 #18-20 DACRON (4 OZ)Sharp#16 #16 DACRON ( OZ.)

9 S,DI,SD1#16, 18 #16-23 DENA HOMES harp#12, 16 #12, 16 DRAPERY FABRICSS harp#10 -14 #10 -14 DRY LEATHERDIN/A#18-23 DURAWAX Sharp#16, 18 #16-20 EUROPATEXS harp#12, 16 #12, 16 EVERSOFT Sharp#18 #20 FIBERGLASS MESHS harp#16 #18-20 FIRESIST Sharp#18 #20 FORTRESS PERFORMANCE HOMES harp#12, 16 #12, 16 FORTRESS PERFORMANCE INDOOR/OUTDOORS harp#16 #16 GENEVIEVE GORDERS harp#12, 16 #12, 16 GEOBELLA Sharp#16 #16 HAMILTONS harp#12, 16 #12, 16 HARPER HOMES harp#12, 16 #12, 16 HERCULITE RIVIERA Sharp#18 #20 HGTV HOMES harp#12, 16 #12, 16 IMAN HOMES harp#12, 16 #12, 16 000000*1 Instructions Title 2021 Sailrite Enterprises, Inc.

10 (800) 348-2769 / (260) 244-4647 / & NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS 5 Ball = Ballpoint DI = Diamond Point S = Sharp * #14 Round Point (Sharp) NEEDLE for mesh fabrics such as Phifertex Plus or shade sail material, and a size #18 DI Leather NEEDLE for dense fabrics like Marine Canvas and Awning fabrics. Use a #19 or #20 NEEDLE with Heavy Tenara SIZE & THREADHOME MACHINEINDUSTRIAL MACHINESPECIFICATIONSNEEDLE POINTNEEDLE SIZECOATS DUAL DUTY XP POLYV-30 UV POLYV-46 UV POLYV-69 UV POLYV-69 UV NYLON COATS EXTRA STRONG NYLONTENARA (PTFE)*, Sailrite (PTFE) LIFETIMEMONOFILAMENTNEEDLE SIZECOATS DUAL DUTY XP POLYV-30 UV POLYV-46 UV POLYV-69 UV POLYV-69 UV NYLONCOATS EXTRA STRONG NYLONV-92 UV POLYV-92 UV NYLONV-138 UV POLYV-138 UV NYLONTENARA (PTFE)*, Sailrite (PTFE) LIFETIMEHEAVY TENARA (PTFE)