3 Uses of Water-Soluble Thread
Temporary stitching plays a vital role in the production of various items, including quilts, footwear, woven and knitted garments, and denim. In traditional methods, these temporary stitches must be manually taken out after the product is sewn properly. This removal process is labour-intensive and consumes significant time.
However, there is now a more efficient alternative: using a water-soluble thread like Coats Aquamelt. It is 100% water-soluble, so it dissolves when sprayed with or immersed in warm water, making it a great alternative to regular sewing threads when temporary stitching is required.
Better than tacking and basting threads
Aquamelt is a staple-spun polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) thread that can completely replace conventional tacking or basting threads for apparel, accessories, and footwear manufacturing. It eliminates the need to manually remove temporary stitches, saving costly operation and time and preventing fabric damage. Manufacturers don’t have to worry about any residue or stains after wet treatment. Once it melts, the product will only have clean seams without untrimmed or loose threads.
3 ways to use:
Coats’ water-soluble thread meets Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX Class I, meaning it’s safe to use on clothes for babies, toddlers, and children. Moreover, it’s practical for the following applications:
1. Clothes manufacturing
Water-soluble threads are widely used on ladies’ and men’s shirts, trousers, tops, and checkered or striped fabrics, and they simplify making pleats and garments like skirts and dresses. In addition, these threads are practical for the following applications:
Basting waistband
Machine and hand applique
Armhole and neckline gathering stitches
Line matching stitch
Complex fabric matching
Bias cut patterns
Multiple applications, like Strobel temporary gathering stitch for accessories and footwear
2. Basting
A water-soluble thread like Coats Aquamelt can speed up the basting process in quilt-making. It keeps the pieces of fabric secure to prevent shifting. After sewing, there’s no need to manually take them off. Similarly, the thread can hold batting and fabrics together for whole-cloth quilting. The entire product can be placed in a washer on a gentle cycle with lukewarm water, and the stitches should melt.
3. Hangtags
Products sold in retail establishments often come with plastic hangtags holding branding information and prices. Businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact and waste can use Coats Aquamelt as an alternative to plastic hang tags.
Try water-soluble threads!
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About the author:
Coats is an expert in designing and supplying a diverse range of technical products to the Performance Materials sector, which serves various strategic end-use markets. Coats provides a variety of thread options, and understanding the ideal choice for various sewing endeavours holds significant importance. Brush up your wardrobe with Coats thread, the most fashionable, durable, and affordable thread on the market. Renowned for offering some of the finest sewing threads globally, Coats sets the standard for the quality of products, including premium polyester and fibre optics yarns. Many leading brands use Coats threads.