Manufacturer · Fashion & Home Accessories
Blog on Accessories for Fashion, Furniture, Footwear & Bags
Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
Cotton Thread for Organic Clothing and Natural Fabrics – How to Choose
How to choose thread for a collection in organic cotton, linen and hemp, what it means for certification and which trims work best with it.
Read more
Waxed Thread for Leather: Types, Thicknesses and How to Use It
What waxed thread for leather is, how polyester and linen differ, which thickness for which product and how to work with it without problems.
Read more
UV-Resistant Threads – for Car Interiors, Convertibles and Outdoor Products
Why seams fade and break in the sun, which threads are UV-resistant – polyester, UV-stabilised polyester, PTFE – and where each is used.
Read more
Sewing Thread 120 – What the Cone Number Means and How to Choose Thickness
Ticket 120 is the best-selling sewing thread. Find out what the number on the cone really means, which items it suits and when to choose a different thickness.
Read more
Does Cotton Thread Shrink? Washing, Ironing and Seam Care
How much and when cotton thread shrinks, why seams pucker after washing and how to avoid the problem when sewing and caring for garments.
Read more
Why Does the Thread Keep Breaking on the Sewing Machine – Causes and Fixes
The most common reasons thread breaks while sewing – from the needle and tension to the quality and storage of the thread – and how to fix them quickly.
Read more
Upholstery Thread – Types, Thicknesses and Uses
Upholstery thread for furniture, cars, boats and campervans: polyamide, polyester, bonded and UV-stabilised threads, thicknesses, needles and tips for the workshop.
Read more
Sewing Machine Thread Tension – Causes of Loops and Puckering
Loops underneath, puckered fabric or bobbin thread showing on top? See how to read the seam, how to adjust thread tension and when the problem is the thread itself.
Read more
Bonded Nylon Thread for Leather and Footwear
What bonded nylon thread is, how bonding is done, why it is the standard for machine sewing leather and footwear, and when polyester is the better choice.
Read more
Saddle Stitch: How to Sew Leather with Two Needles
The saddle stitch step by step: thread length, securing the needles, stitching order, tightening, and starting and finishing the seam.
Read more
Cotton Sewing Threads Wholesale – How to Specify Your Order Correctly
What to include in your inquiry for cotton sewing threads wholesale, how to choose packaging and colours and which factors determine the price of the order.
Read more
Types of Sewing Thread – by Fibre, Construction and Application
An overview of the types of sewing thread – by fibre, construction and application, with a table and practical tips for garment factories and ateliers.
Read more
Rayon or Polyester Embroidery Thread – Which to Choose
A comparison of rayon and polyester embroidery thread: sheen, softness, washing, bleach and light. Which type suits fashion garments and which uniforms and towels.
Read more
Nylon or Polyester Upholstery Thread – A Comparison
A comparison of nylon (polyamide) and polyester upholstery thread: strength, stretch, sunlight, moisture, colour and which thread to choose for which product.
Read more
Hand Sewing Leather: Tools, Thread and Technique
Everything about hand sewing leather: tools, thread, needles, preparing the pieces, punching the holes, stitching and finishing the edges.
Read more
Cones or Spools – Which Packaging to Buy Sewing Thread In
Cones and spools differ in more than size. See how the winding affects the machine, when a cone saves time and how to choose packaging for your workshop.
Read more
Thread for Boat and Motorcycle Upholstery – UV, Water and Salt
Which threads to use for boat upholstery and motorcycle seats: UV-stabilised polyester, PTFE, thickness, needle, stitch and tips for marine vinyl.
Read more
Types of Embroidery Thread: Rayon, Polyester, Silk and Metallic
Rayon, polyester, stranded cotton, perlé, silk, wool and metallic threads – how they differ and which type suits machine and hand embroidery.
Read more
Clear Sewing Thread – When It Is Used and How to Sew with It
What clear (invisible) thread is, what it is made of, which products it suits and how to sew with it without breakage and scratchy ends.
Read more
Cotton Thread for Garment Dyeing – How to Choose
Why seams stay white in garment dyeing, which thread takes the dye together with the fabric and how to prepare the garment and accessories for dyeing.
Read more
Embroidery Thread Colour Card and Pantone Matching
How to use an embroidery thread colour card, how to match a colour to Pantone, which mistakes cause shade differences and how to build a brand palette.
Read more
Coverstitch Machine Thread – Which Thread for the Needles and the Looper
A coverstitch machine sews jersey hems with 2 or 3 needles and a looper. See which thread each position needs, how to choose the thickness and how to stop seams unravelling.
Read more
Car Seat Thread – How to Choose the Right One
Which thread to choose for car seats: polyamide or polyester, bonded coating, tex thickness, needle and colour according to the seam and the seat material.
Read more
Storing Thread – How to Preserve Strength and Colour
How to store threads in the warehouse and factory so they keep their strength, colour and smooth running – conditions, arrangement, rotation and signs of aged thread.
Read more
Decorative Stitching on Car Seats – Types and the Right Thread
The types of decorative stitching on car seats – single, double, French, diamond, cross stitch – and how to choose the thread, needle, stitch length and colour.
Read more
Core-Spun Thread – What It Is and Why It Is Used in Production
Core-spun thread combines a strong polyester core with a soft wrap. See how it is built, when it is worth it and how to choose it for series sewing.
Read more
Bobbin Thread for Machine Embroidery: Which to Choose and How to Set It Up
What bobbin thread for machine embroidery is, which weight and colour to choose, how to check the tension and avoid bird's nests and breakage.
Read more
Upholstery and Leather Thread Thickness – Tex and Needle Size
How to choose upholstery and leather thread thickness: Tex, V number and ticket, a thread–needle chart, needle point types and signs of a wrong combination.
Read more
Embroidery Thread Weight: No. 30, 40 and 60 – When to Use Which
What numbers 30, 40 and 60 mean for embroidery threads, how they relate to Tex and denier, which needle to choose and when to change the density.
Read more
Leather Thread Thickness: Tex, Numbers and mm – A Chart
A chart of leather thread thickness: Tex, V number, ticket and mm, matched to the product, the needle and the stitch length for machine and hand sewing.
Read more
Bonded Thread – What It Is and Why It Is Used in Upholstery
Bonded thread: how the coating bonds the plies, why it does not fray when sewing leather and vinyl, and when it is really needed in automotive upholstery.
Read more
Embroidered Logos on Clothing: Threads, Fabric and Design Preparation
How to prepare an embroidered logo for polo shirts, caps, jackets and workwear: design, size, threads, stabiliser, sampling and the most common mistakes.
Read more
Thick Cotton Thread for Topstitching and Visible Seams – Choice, Needle and Settings
How to use thick cotton thread for decorative stitching by machine and by hand: thickness, needle, bobbin thread, stitch length and typical mistakes.
Read moreLooking for a specific model, colour or size?
Send us an inquiry with a description or photo – you will receive an offer, samples and a production lead time.