SGT KNOTS SgtKnots® Bonded Nylon Sewing Thread

SGT KNOTS® Bonded Nylon Sewing Thread is made to military specifications, and can’t be beat for its versatility and durability in a wide variety of wilderness/survival uses.  Nylon thread is also great for heavy-duty clothing repairs, mending things around the house, and a range of arts and crafts projects.  This Size #69 nylon is the perfect blend of small size and high strength, allowing for smooth stitching in heavy fabrics and confident use in heavy-duty situations.  With a breaking strength of approximately 11 lbs., your nylon thread will be able to handle all but the most extreme situations.

Availability

• Size:  #69, 16oz. spool  |  6,000 yards
• Colors:  Black, and White

Specifications

• Gov’t:  E
• Average Yards/Pound:  6,000
• Average Break Strength:  11lbs
• Elongation:  26%
• Diameter:  0.0115
• Sticks at 445° Fahrenheit.  Melts at 485° to 500° Fahrenheit.  Yellows slightly at 300° Fahrenheit when held for 5 hours.
• Can be bleached in most bleaching solutions.  Generally insoluble in most organic solvents.  Soluble in some phenolic compounds.
• Unaffected by most mineral acids, except hot mineral acids.  Dissolves with partial decomposition in concentrated solutions of hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric acids.  Soluble in formic acids.  Substantially inert in alkalis.
• Excellent resistance to mildew, aging and abrasion.  Prolonged exposure to sunlight causes some deterioration.
• Dyes used are disperse, acid and pre-metalized are usually preferred, but most other classes are allowed.