COATS Dabond Bonded Polyester Marine Thread (UV)

Dabond is a bonded, twisted continuous filament polyester thread. Combining superior sewing performance with excellent UV and abrasion protection, Dabond is specifically designed to provide resistance against harsh weather conditions. Dabond can withstand UV degradation in all outdoor applications that are exposed to marine water and sunlight. It uses a unique bonding technology that safeguards against ply untwisting in zig zag sewing and can sew through many layers of heavily finished fabric. Dabond also has a dual level lubricated finish for needle heat protection and smooth sewing. The metric 18tkt thread size is the most commonly used for general marine upholstery, vinyl and canvas work on industrial sewing machines with the metric 10tkt commonly used for sails or very heavy textiles. For domestic level sewing machines the metric 40tkt may be more suitable.

Colours Available:

22 colours

Available Thicknesses:

• Metric 10tkt (Tex270) - 2,000mtrs
• Metric 18tkt (Tex150) - 1,500mtrs
• Metric 30tkt (Tex80) - 3,000mtrs
• Metric 40tkt (Tex60) - 3,000mtrs

Recommended Needle Size:

• 10tkt:160-200
• 18tkt:130-160
• 30tkt:120-140
• 40tkt:110-120

Strength:

• 10tkt:17000cN
• 18tkt:9030cN
• 30tkt:5700cN
• 40tkt:4750cN

Elongation:

• 10tkt:14-26%
• 18tkt:17-27%
• 30tkt:12-25%
• 40tkt:12-25%

Features & Benefits:

• Resistance to sunlight and UV radiation
• Resistance to severe abrasion
• Resistance to needle heat
• Rot-proof and colour-fast when exposed to external elements like acid rain, chlorinated water, sea water etc.

Usage Areas:

• Automotive & Marine Trimming
• Sail making
• Flags
• Military supplies
• Tents and awnings
• Leather & Saddlery
• Canvas and tarps

Metric Ticket Count (Nm) = Number of hanks of 1000 metres/kg

Tex = Weight in grams of 1,000 metres