Intimate and underwear
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Intimate and underwear

As the world’s largest provider of industrial sewing threads, Coats offers a comprehensive range of threads used in the manufacture of underwear and intimate apparel. These products are designed to deliver the desired softness, strength and elongation characteristics which make our products the first choice for manufacturers of high quality lingerie.

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About Soft and Secure Seams for Activewear and Intimates

Achieve softer, flatter and more secure seams in the manufacture of active wear, intimates and other apparel in a world of high tech fabrics.

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360° Softness Solutions

Seams that come into direct contact with the skin should be secure and yet soft to avoid potential irritation to the skin.

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Applications

Knickers
Seam softness, strength and elongation are essential properties delivered by the sewing threads in knickers. By utilising our diverse collection of threads, we can ensure that these properties are delivered to the end user. Generally, knickers require 85 metres of thread. Depending on required final quality, alternative threads may be used. The thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads for knickers. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Mens Y front
Our sewing threads for use in production of Y-fronts deliver softness, strength and stretch when used in the seams as well as achieve excellent on machine performance. Approximate thread consumption is 55 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative threads may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Mens’ Boxers
Whether created from woven or knitted fabrics, we offer the optimum thread selection for you to produce boxer shorts with the highest seam integrity and quality. Approximate thread consumption for mens' boxers is 110 metres. Depending on required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Mens’ Briefs
We offer a great selection of sewing threads which deliver high levels of seam elongation, softness and comfort, including special threads such as micro-filament polyester as well as more conventional thread types. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Undershirts
Undershirts are designed to provide softness, strength and stretch within the seams. Men’s undershirts require approximately 35 metres of thread, ladies’ undershirts require approximately 45 metres, and girl’s undershirts require approximately 25 metres. Depending on the required final quality, other thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads and zips for undershirts. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Underslips
Our range of sewing threads for underwear slips prevent seam puckering and offer good seam strength as well as elongation. Approximate thread consumption for a full length underslip is 75 metres. A half length waist slip has an approximate thread consumption of 40 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Vests
Our diverse collection of sewing thread includes a variety of substrates and sizes, designed to give you exceptional seam quality and optimum machine performance for your vests. Depending on your required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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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.
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Bras
When making bras, the fabrics, laces and trims demand sewing threads that are high in tenacity, offer controlled predictable elongation and are discreet in the seam. We provide a diverse range of sewing threads and zips that address these requirements. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Camisoles
We feature a comprehensive range of sewing threads for camisole production which deliver softness and other requisite seam properties. Camisoles require approximately 55 metres of thread. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Corsets
Tenacity is essential in a sewing thread used for corset production. Quality is ensured by using fine threads which offer high seam strength yet appear discreet. Generally, a corset’s overall thread consumption is 95 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads and zips for Corsets. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Girdles
We offer fine threads for girdles which are high in tenacity and have high seam strength while appearing discrete in the seam. Approximate thread consumption is 35 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Intimates and underwear – Ladies’ Briefs
Ladies’ briefs demand high levels of seam elongation, exceptional softness and comfort. We offer a diverse range of sewing threads which includes micro-filament polyester as well as more conventional types. Approximate thread consumption is 65 metres for ladies briefs and 40 metres for girls briefs. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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Knickers
Seam softness, strength and elongation are essential properties delivered by the sewing threads in knickers. By utilising our diverse collection of threads, we can ensure that these properties are delivered to the end user. Generally, knickers require 85 metres of thread. Depending on required final quality, alternative threads may be used. The thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads for knickers. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Mens Y front
Our sewing threads for use in production of Y-fronts deliver softness, strength and stretch when used in the seams as well as achieve excellent on machine performance. Approximate thread consumption is 55 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative threads may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Mens’ Boxers
Whether created from woven or knitted fabrics, we offer the optimum thread selection for you to produce boxer shorts with the highest seam integrity and quality. Approximate thread consumption for mens' boxers is 110 metres. Depending on required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Mens’ Briefs
We offer a great selection of sewing threads which deliver high levels of seam elongation, softness and comfort, including special threads such as micro-filament polyester as well as more conventional thread types. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Undershirts
Undershirts are designed to provide softness, strength and stretch within the seams. Men’s undershirts require approximately 35 metres of thread, ladies’ undershirts require approximately 45 metres, and girl’s undershirts require approximately 25 metres. Depending on the required final quality, other thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads and zips for undershirts. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Underslips
Our range of sewing threads for underwear slips prevent seam puckering and offer good seam strength as well as elongation. Approximate thread consumption for a full length underslip is 75 metres. A half length waist slip has an approximate thread consumption of 40 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Vests
Our diverse collection of sewing thread includes a variety of substrates and sizes, designed to give you exceptional seam quality and optimum machine performance for your vests. Depending on your required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
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.
Read More
Bras
When making bras, the fabrics, laces and trims demand sewing threads that are high in tenacity, offer controlled predictable elongation and are discreet in the seam. We provide a diverse range of sewing threads and zips that address these requirements. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Camisoles
We feature a comprehensive range of sewing threads for camisole production which deliver softness and other requisite seam properties. Camisoles require approximately 55 metres of thread. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Corsets
Tenacity is essential in a sewing thread used for corset production. Quality is ensured by using fine threads which offer high seam strength yet appear discreet. Generally, a corset’s overall thread consumption is 95 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads and zips for Corsets. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Girdles
We offer fine threads for girdles which are high in tenacity and have high seam strength while appearing discrete in the seam. Approximate thread consumption is 35 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Intimates and underwear – Ladies’ Briefs
Ladies’ briefs demand high levels of seam elongation, exceptional softness and comfort. We offer a diverse range of sewing threads which includes micro-filament polyester as well as more conventional types. Approximate thread consumption is 65 metres for ladies briefs and 40 metres for girls briefs. Depending on the required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Knickers
Seam softness, strength and elongation are essential properties delivered by the sewing threads in knickers. By utilising our diverse collection of threads, we can ensure that these properties are delivered to the end user. Generally, knickers require 85 metres of thread. Depending on required final quality, alternative threads may be used. The thread size will determine needle size. We offer a variety of threads for knickers. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Mens Y front
Our sewing threads for use in production of Y-fronts deliver softness, strength and stretch when used in the seams as well as achieve excellent on machine performance. Approximate thread consumption is 55 metres. Depending on the required final quality, alternative threads may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
Read More
Mens’ Boxers
Whether created from woven or knitted fabrics, we offer the optimum thread selection for you to produce boxer shorts with the highest seam integrity and quality. Approximate thread consumption for mens' boxers is 110 metres. Depending on required final quality, alternative thread types may be used. Thread size will determine needle size. For more information, check out our recommendations below.
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