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Swim shorts

The assembly of swimming shorts and other swim garments demands that the sewing threads used deliver softness, strength and stretch in the seams.

Coats has a wide range of sewing threads that can be used in various combinations to deliver these properties and also excellent on machine performance.

Alternative thread types may be used depending on required final quality. The thread size will determine the choice of needle size.

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.

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Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Lockstitch 301 12 - 14 Coats® Epic™ Rugged Coats® Epic™ Rugged 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Twin Lockstitch 301 x 2 12 - 14 Coats® Epic™ Rugged Coats® Epic™ Rugged 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Four thread overlock 514 14 - 16 Coats® Epic™ Rugged Coats® Epic™ Rugged 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Chainstitch 401 14 - 16 Coats® Epic™ Rugged Coats® Epic™ Rugged 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Buttonhole 3013 Coats® Epic™ Rugged Coats® Epic™ Rugged 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Lockstitch 301 12 - 14 Coats® Epic™ Coats® Epic™ 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Twin Lockstitch 301 x 2 12 - 14 Coats® Epic™ Coats® Epic™ 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Four thread overlock 514 14 - 16 Coats® Epic™ Coats® Epic™ 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Chainstitch 401 14 - 16 Coats® Epic™ Coats® Epic™ 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100
Garment category Machine type Stitch type Stitch rating per 3cm Needle thread Under thread Needle size Nm
- Buttonhole 3013 Coats® Epic™ Coats® Epic™ 80-90
Tex 30 Tex 30
Ticket 100 Ticket 100

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Disclaimer

The sewing thread recommendations laid out here 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.