Coats Sewing Threads

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies a comprehensive range of Coats industrial sewing threads engineered for technical textiles, automotive, aerospace, outdoor products, personal protective equipment (PPE), composites, filtration, footwear and high-performance industrial sewing applications.

As one of the world's leading industrial thread manufacturers, Coats develops sewing threads designed to deliver exceptional seam strength, durability, abrasion resistance, UV stability, chemical resistance and heat resistance across a wide range of operating environments.

The Coats sewing thread range supplied by Textile Technologies Europe Ltd includes eleven specialist products, allowing manufacturers to select the most suitable thread based on seam performance, operating temperature, environmental exposure and manufacturing requirements.

Coats Sewing Thread Comparison Guide

Product	Thread Type	Key Material Technology	Key Benefits	Typical Applications
Coats Epic™	Corespun Polyester	Polyester Filament Core with Polyester Wrap	High strength, excellent sewability, consistent seams	General industrial sewing, automotive, workwear
Coats Gral™	Continuous Filament Polyester	Trilobal Polyester Filament	High tensile strength, abrasion resistance, attractive seam appearance	Automotive, leather goods, technical textiles
Coats Astra™	Spun Polyester	Staple Polyester	Cost-effective, reliable seam performance	Workwear, upholstery, general manufacturing
Coats Dabond™	Bonded Polyester	Bonded Continuous Filament Polyester	UV resistance, weather resistance, seam durability	Marine, outdoor covers, awnings
Coats Dabond™ V	Bonded Polyester	Enhanced UV-Stabilised Polyester	Long-term outdoor durability	Marine and outdoor structures
Coats Nylbond™	Bonded Nylon	Bonded Continuous Filament Nylon	Excellent abrasion resistance and strength	Footwear, luggage, leather products
Coats Aptan™	Bonded Polyester	Premium Outdoor Polyester	Superior UV and weather resistance	Outdoor products, marine applications
Coats Signal™	High Visibility Thread	Fluorescent Polyester	Visibility and durability	PPE, safety garments, workwear
Coats Firefly™	Meta-Aramid Thread	Flame Resistant Aramid Fibre	Heat resistance and flame protection	PPE, thermal protection garments
Coats Protect™	Cut Resistant Thread	Engineered High Performance Fibre	Cut resistance and durability	Protective gloves, safety products
Coats EcoVerde™ Range	Recycled Polyester	Recycled PET-Based Polyester	Sustainable thread solution	Apparel, automotive and industrial sewing

Coats Epic™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Epic™, a premium polyester corespun sewing thread combining a continuous filament polyester core with a spun polyester wrap. This construction delivers excellent seam strength, superior sewing performance and outstanding consistency across high-speed manufacturing operations.

Coats Epic™ is widely used in automotive interiors, industrial workwear, upholstery, technical textiles and general manufacturing applications.

Coats Gral™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Gral™, a high-performance continuous filament polyester sewing thread designed for applications requiring maximum seam strength and abrasion resistance.

Its trilobal filament construction produces an attractive seam appearance whilst maintaining exceptional durability. Coats Gral™ is widely used in automotive seating, leather goods, luggage, footwear and technical textile products.

Coats Astra™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Astra™, a spun polyester sewing thread engineered for reliable everyday industrial sewing applications. Astra™ offers good seam performance and excellent value across a wide range of textile manufacturing sectors.

Typical applications include workwear, uniforms, upholstery and general textile production.

Coats Dabond™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Dabond™, a bonded polyester sewing thread specifically designed for harsh outdoor environments. The bonded construction improves abrasion resistance and reduces seam fraying whilst delivering excellent UV and weather resistance.

Coats Dabond™ is widely specified for marine covers, sails, outdoor structures, awnings and industrial covers.

Coats Dabond™ V

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Dabond™ V, an enhanced outdoor sewing thread developed for applications requiring maximum long-term exposure resistance.

Dabond™ V offers exceptional seam retention in challenging marine and outdoor environments where UV degradation is a major consideration.

Coats Nylbond™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Nylbond™, a bonded nylon sewing thread engineered for demanding applications requiring exceptional seam strength and abrasion resistance.

Typical applications include footwear, leather products, safety equipment, luggage and industrial sewn assemblies.

Coats Aptan™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Aptan™, a premium outdoor sewing thread developed to provide superior resistance to UV exposure, moisture, saltwater and environmental ageing.

Aptan™ is widely used in marine upholstery, outdoor furniture, awnings, covers and architectural textile structures.

Coats Signal™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Signal™, a fluorescent high-visibility sewing thread designed for safety garments and protective clothing. Signal™ combines colour visibility with reliable seam performance and durability.

Applications include PPE, high-visibility clothing and industrial workwear.

Coats Firefly™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Firefly™, a flame-resistant sewing thread manufactured using meta-aramid fibre technology. Firefly™ maintains seam integrity under elevated temperatures and is suitable for protective clothing exposed to heat and flame.

Typical applications include firefighting garments, industrial PPE, thermal protective clothing and specialist safety apparel.

Coats Protect™

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies Coats Protect™, a specialist sewing thread engineered to provide cut resistance and durability in protective applications. The thread is designed for products exposed to sharp edges and demanding mechanical environments.

Applications include cut-resistant gloves, protective apparel and industrial safety products.

Coats EcoVerde™ Range

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies selected Coats EcoVerde™ sewing threads manufactured using recycled polyester derived from post-consumer PET materials. EcoVerde™ products allow manufacturers to improve sustainability credentials whilst maintaining industrial sewing performance.

Typical applications include apparel, automotive interiors, industrial textiles and environmentally focused product development.

Why Choose Coats Sewing Threads?

Coats sewing threads are recognised globally for their quality, consistency and performance across demanding industrial sewing applications. Whether the requirement is for high seam strength, UV resistance, flame resistance, cut protection or sustainability, the Coats portfolio offers a suitable solution.

Why Choose Textile Technologies Europe Ltd?

Textile Technologies Europe Ltd supplies specialist industrial sewing threads for technical textiles, thermal insulation products, composites, PPE, automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturing sectors. Our technical team can assist in selecting the most appropriate Coats thread based on seam performance requirements, operating conditions and manufacturing processes.