Can you explain your thread sizes?

Thread has two different naming conventions for its thickness: SIZE and TEX. Our four main thread sizes from thinnest to thickest are SIZE 30 (TEX 90), SIZE 20 (TEX 135), SIZE 15 (TEX 210) and SIZE 10 (TEX 270). Depending on the manufacturer, a TEX 90 may be referred to as TEX 92, TEX 135 as 138, and TEX 210 as TEX 207. These are essentially the same thing.

What thread size should I use for automotive upholstery?

The most common thread sizes used for automotive interiors is TEX 90 for blind stitching and TEX 135 for top stitching.

What thread size should I use in my bobbin?

The most common thread size used in the bobbin when doing automotive upholstery is TEX 90. Relicate sells TEX 90 (92) bobbins in black and white.

Do you sell larger spools of Serafil?

Yes. We sell larger spools of Serafil in Black 4000 and White 2000.

Do you sell Serafil in thickness smaller than TEX 90?

Yes. We sell Black 4000 and White 2000 in sizes smaller than TEX 90.

What yellow and brown Serafil thread color matches my Louis Vuitton (LV) bag?

The yellow match is Serafil 7766 and the brown match is Serafil 8060. Regarding thickness, there is no one size that is used on all bags. We suggest a “middle of the road” size like TEX 135.

What is the Serafil thread color match to Porsche Racing Yellow?

We have had customer report back that Serafil 7766 is a great match.

What Serafil thread matches the gold color used on blue jeans?

Blue jeans typically use one of two thread colors. One is Serafil 7834 which is a yellow-gold. The other is Serafil 0899 which is a brown-gold.

THREAD FAQ

: Thread has two different naming conventions for its thickness: SIZE and TEX. Our four main thread sizes from thinnest to thickest are SIZE 30 (TEX 90), SIZE 20 (TEX 135), SIZE 15 (TEX 210) and SIZE 10 (TEX 270). Depending on the manufacturer, a TEX 90 may be referred to as TEX 92, TEX 135 as 138, and TEX 210 as TEX 207. These are essentially the same thing.
: The most common thread sizes used for automotive interiors is TEX 90 for blind stitching and TEX 135 for top stitching.
: The most common thread size used in the bobbin when doing automotive upholstery is TEX 90. Relicate sells TEX 90 (92) bobbins in black and white.
: Yes. We sell larger spools of Serafil in Black 4000 and White 2000.
: Yes. We sell Black 4000 and White 2000 in sizes smaller than TEX 90.
: The yellow match is Serafil 7766 and the brown match is Serafil 8060. Regarding thickness, there is no one size that is used on all bags. We suggest a “middle of the road” size like TEX 135.
: We have had customer report back that Serafil 7766 is a great match.
: Blue jeans typically use one of two thread colors. One is Serafil 7834 which is a yellow-gold. The other is Serafil 0899 which is a brown-gold.