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Thread Chart

The following chart compares various sewing thread and minimum needle sizes


Min Needle # Thread Size: V (T) [Ticket] Government Size Yds/Pound Break Strength Diameter
12 (80) 33 (T30) [Tkt 80] AA 13,800 1.8 lbs .0050" (.127mm)
14 (90) 46 (T45) [Tkt 60] B 9,600 7.5 lbs .0094" (.238mm)
16 (100) 69 (T70) [Tkt 40] E 6,000 11 lbs .0115" (.292mm)
19 (120) 92 (T90) [Tkt 30] F 4,200 14.5 lbs .0133" (.337mm)
22 (140) 138 (T135) [Tkt 20] FF 3,000 22 lbs .0163" (.414mm)
23 (160) 207 (T210) [Tkt 15] 3 Cord 2,000 32 lbs .0200" (.508mm)
25 (200) 277 (T270) [Tkt 10] 4 Cord 1,500 45 lbs .0231" (.586mm)
26 (220) 346 (T350) [Tkt 8] 5 Cord 1,200 53 lbs .0258" (.655mm)
27 (250) 415 (T400) [Tkt 7] 6 Cord 1,050 72 lbs .0283" (.718mm)
30 (330) 554 (T600) [Tkt 5] 8 Cord 655 83 lbs .0326" (.828mm)

Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines is the US dealer of Cowboy® brand bonded nylon thread, industrial sewing machines and heavy leather stitchers.

We usually stock bonded nylon thread in sizes 46 through 346. Call us if you need other sizes.

We stock industrial sewing machine needles in most systems, sizes and points.

Call us toll free, at: 866-362-7397, to discuss your needle and thread requirements.