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Body shapers

Body shapers

The fabrics, laces and trims used in the production of body shapers demand sewing threads that are high in tenacity, offer controlled, predictable elongation, seam softness and which are discreet in the seam.

Generally, 100 metres of thread is required for producing a body shaper. Depending on the required final quality, other thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size.

We offer a variety of threads for body shapers. For more information, check out our recommendations below.

Application guide

We can tailor the product application guide to show you the exact information you require, please select the necessary options from the filter below. Below are recommended stitch types for this end use item.

Threads

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Garment category	Machine type	Stitch type	Stitch rating per 3cm	Needle thread	Under thread	Needle size Nm
-	Lockstitch	301	14 - 16	Coats® Epic™	Coats® Epic™	65-75
				Tex 18, 24	Tex 18, 24
				Ticket 180, 120	Ticket 180, 120
-	Twin needle lockstitch	301 x 2	14 - 16	Coats® Epic™	Coats® Epic™	65-75
				Tex 18, 24	Tex 18, 24
				Ticket 180, 120	Ticket 180, 120
-	Zig-Zag cross stitch	304	14 - 16	Coats® Epic™	Coats® Epic™	65-75
				Tex 18, 24	Tex 18, 24
				Ticket 180, 120	Ticket 180, 120
-	Zig-Zag three step	308	5 - 7	Coats® Epic™	Coats® Epic™	65-75
				Tex 18, 24	Tex 18, 24
				Ticket 180, 120	Ticket 180, 120
-	Three thread overlock	504	14 - 16	Coats® Epic™	Coats® Epic™	65-75
				Tex 18, 24	Tex 18, 24
				Ticket 180, 120	Ticket 180, 120
-	Bartack	304		Coats® Epic™	Coats® Epic™	65-75
				Tex 18, 24	Tex 18, 24
				Ticket 180, 120	Ticket 180, 120

Garment category	Machine type	Stitch type	Stitch rating per 3cm	Needle thread	Under thread	Needle size Nm
-			12 - 14	Sylko Eco-B	Coats® Epic™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 18
				Ticket 120	Ticket 180

Garment category	Machine type	Stitch type	Stitch rating per 3cm	Needle thread	Under thread	Needle size Nm
-	Lockstitch	301	14 - 16	Coats® Astra™	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 27
				Ticket 120	Ticket 120
-	Twin needle lockstitch	301 x 2	14 - 16	Coats® Astra™	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 27
				Ticket 120	Ticket 120
-	Zig-Zag cross stitch	304	14 - 16	Coats® Astra™	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 27
				Ticket 120	Ticket 120
-	Zig-Zag three step	308	5 - 7	Coats® Astra™	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 27
				Ticket 120	Ticket 120
-	Overlock	504	14 - 16	Coats® Astra™	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 27
				Ticket 120	Ticket 120
-	Bartack	304		Coats® Astra™	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 27
				Ticket 120	Ticket 120

Garment category	Machine type	Stitch type	Stitch rating per 3cm	Needle thread	Under thread	Needle size Nm
-			12 - 14	Sylko Eco-B	Coats® Astra™	75-90
				Tex 27	Tex 18
				Ticket 120	Ticket 180

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Coats has a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly sewing threads, yarns, zips and trims.

Epic

Coats® EcoVerde™ Epic™

A 100% recycled premium polyester corespun with polyester wrap sewing thread that has been precisely engineered to create durable, attractive seams across a wide range of recycled fabrics and materials.

Seamsoft

Coats® EcoVerde™ Seamsoft™

A 100% recycled unique micro-filament textured polyester thread that offers exceptional softness and comfort for next to-skin seams, combined with high productivity.

Gramax

Coats® EcoVerde™ Gramax™

A 100% recycled polyester continuous filament textured thread.

Sylko

Coats® EcoVerde™ Sylko™

A 100% recycled trilobal polyester thread for machine embroidery.

Disclaimer

Where two Tex sizes of thread have been suggested the choice will be determined by:

The demands of the stitching operation
The amount of load / demand placed on the seam
The stitch definition required (topstitching)
Whether the seam contains support materials

When manufacturing structured garments, it is vital the stitch rating recommendations are observed. Whilst it may be desirable to construct these garments in such a way as to make them appear delicate, the thread selection should not be so fine as to compromise the seam strength or elongation.

In order to avoid damage to the seams during the sewing of knitted fabric, ball point needles are generally recommended.

The sewing thread recommendations laid out above are intended as a guide to aid the construction of garments with good quality seams. As garments of the same generic type differ in terms of fabric substrate and construction, and both making up methods and post make up processing can greatly vary, these recommendations should be viewed as a good starting point for thread selection.

Garment specific recommendations for thread and needle selection as well as accurate thread consumption figures and onsite technical support can be obtained by contacting your local Coats’ office.

These recommendations and consumption figures are intended as a guide only and are given in good faith but without warranty or liability on the company or its employees.

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