Leather goods & footwear
Seams that endure abrasion, flex, and daily wear.
- Bags, belts, accessories
- Footwear and small leather goods
- Upholstery and re-upholstery
Performance sewing threads & bobbins for production shops
Industrial Sewing Thread & Bobbins for Manufacturers
Midwest Textiles & Supplies has supported production shops and commercial sewing businesses since 1993.
Supporting leather, apparel, and technical textile manufacturers, we offer a focused lineup for soft goods production where seam durability, consistency, and reliability matter. Suitable for small to mid-size production runs as well as larger volume programs.
Application-ledChoose the right threads by what you’re making and where it’s used.
Performance-focusedBonded and core-spun options for demanding seams.
Markets we serve
Built for small to mid-size manufacturers producing soft goods where seam performance matters.
Outdoor, marine & weather-exposed
Sun and weather require stability and durability.
- Awnings and canvas products
- Boat covers and outdoor furniture
- Tents, tarps, and technical textiles
Apparel, workwear & contract cut-and-sew
Consistent stitch formation for repeatable production.
- Workwear and uniforms
- Denim and home interior items
- Mixed production environments
Prewound bobbins for production sewing
We offer prewound bobbins to complement your industrial thread setup, supporting consistency, clean handling, and dependable performance across production runs. Designed to reduce downtime and support efficient, high-volume production, our bobbins integrate seamlessly into a wide range of machine setups. Contact us for availability and guidance based on your application.
Broad bobbin style coverage
Available in several common bobbin styles, including G, M, L, and U, for a variety of industrial sewing setups.
Nylon, polyester & more
The offering includes nylon and polyester bobbins, along with selected specialty options for specific sewing requirements.
Standard and sideless options
Both standard and sideless bobbin formats are available, giving production shops more flexibility based on machine type and seam performance needs.
Thread lineup
A streamlined set of core thread families. We can recommend an option based on the published applications for each line.
Strongbond®
Robust bonded sewing thread designed for seams that need maximum durability, strong sewing performance, and reliable results during multidirectional sewing.
- Best for: shoes, bags, suitcases, belts, and small leather goods
- Raw material: Polyamide 6.6
- Construction type: Continuous filament, bonded
- Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, product class I, appendix 6
- Available specs: Ticket 8–80 / Tex 35–400
- Needle range: Nm 80–230 / No. 12–26
- Make-ups: 600 m FS, 1,500 m FS, 2,000 m FS, 2,500 m FS, 3,500 m FS, 5,000 m FS, 9,000 m FS
Serabond®
High-performance bonded special sewing thread for outdoor applications, made for extreme durability, multidirectional sewing, and strong resistance to weather exposure.
- Best for: outdoor textiles
- Additional applications: home interior
- Raw material: Polyester
- Construction type: Continuous filament, bonded
- Performance: Resistant to untwisting and suited for multidirectional sewing
- Weathering: Outstanding UV resistance due to special dyestuffs
- Testing: Weathering test according to ISO 4892-1 and ISO 4892-2
- Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, product class I, appendix 6
- Available specs: Ticket 6–60 / Tex 45–500
- Needle range: Nm 80–240 / No. 12–27
- Make-ups: 1,700 m FS, 1,800 m FS, 2,300 m FS, 2,400 m FS, 2,600 m FS, 3,000 m FS, 3,200 m FS, 4,600 m FS, 5,000 m FS
Saba®
AMANN’s all-rounder sewing thread with outstanding sewing behaviour, high abrasion resistance, and ideal strength properties for a wide range of apparel and textile applications.
- Best for: ladieswear, menswear, children’s clothing, sportswear & outdoor, underwear & lingerie, workwear, leatherwear, denim
- Additional applications: embroidery, home interior, techtex
- Raw material: Polyester/polyester
- Construction type: Core Spun
- Key features: high-performing, great textile appearance, classic look for closing and topstitch seams, suitable for matt embroidery
- Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, product class I (baby articles), appendix 6
- Laundry standard: Pro-Care certified for industrial laundry according to DIN EN ISO 15797
- Available specs: Ticket 8–180 / Tex 18–400
- Needle range: Nm 50–200 / No. 6–25
- Make-ups: 800 m Co, 1,100 m Co, 1,400 m Co, 2,500 m Co, 3,000 m Co, 5,000 m Co, 10x300 m xW, 10x500 m xW, 10x1,000 m xW
Serafil®
The outstanding product for shoes and accessories, made for closing and decorative seams with subtle sheen, high seam strength, and excellent stitch formation.
- Best for: shoes, bags, suitcases, belts, and small leather goods
- Additional applications: embroidery, home interior, techtex
- Raw material: Polyester
- Construction type: Continuous filament
- Key features: subtle sheen, special finishing process, high seam strength, best sewing performance with perfect stitch formation, suitable for coarse decorative embroidery
- Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, product class I (baby articles), appendix 6
- Laundry standard: Pro-Care certified for industrial laundry according to DIN EN ISO 15797
- Available specs: Ticket 7–80 / Tex 30–450
- Needle range: Nm 70–220 / No. 10–26
- Make-ups: kg, 300 m FS, 450 m FS, 600 m FS, 850 m FS, 900 m FS, 1,000 m FS, 1,200 m FS, 1,500 m FS, 1,800 m FS, 2,400 m FS, 2,500 m FS, 4,000 m FS, 5,000 m FS, 10,000 m FS
Cotton ChampCore®
Cotton ChampCore® is a long-staple cotton-wrapped thread with a high-tenacity multifilament polyester core, designed for excellent strength, durability, sewing performance, and a natural cotton appearance.
- Best for: denim, fashion garments, embellished blouses and shirts, lingerie, swimsuits, intimate apparel, uniforms, workwear, jeans, men’s and women’s dress shirts, suit jackets, and dress slacks
- Additional applications: footwear, holsters, luggage, home furnishings, floor coverings, industrial uses such as filtration, and gloves
- Fiber type: 100% high-tenacity polyester with staple wrap and multifilament core
- Construction: Core spun
- Ideal use: items that utilize piece dyeing
- Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
- Features/benefits: excellent seam strength and appearance, outstanding wash-down character, resistance to abrasion and chemical degradation, excellent sewability, and proprietary lubrication for strong sewing performance
- Available specs: Tex T-18 to T-120
- Needle range: Nm 65–130 / No. 9–21
- Strength range: 2.3–12.9 lb single end break
To get a fast answer, include:
- What you’re producing, such as belts, awnings, or workwear
- General material type, such as leather, canvas, denim, or technical fabric
- Use environment, such as indoor abrasion, outdoor sun/moisture, or industrial washing
We’ll respond with product information and quoting details, and we can recommend an appropriate option based on published applications.
Get Matched with the Right Thread
Let us know what you’re producing, the general material type, and where the product will be used. We’ll respond with product information, quoting, and guidance based on published thread applications. You’ll hear back from a product specialist within 1 to 2 business days with recommendations and pricing options tailored to your application.
FAQ
Quick answers for manufacturers and production shops.
Do you sell these threads online?
At this time, these threads are not sold directly online. Please use the contact form to request product information, availability, and quoting.
Are these the only thread & bobbin options you offer?
No. The thread families shown above represent our core lineup, and additional industrial thread & bobbin options may be available based on application and availability.
How do recommendations work?
We can recommend an appropriate thread and/or bobbin option based on the applications and performance notes for each product. Contact your sales representative for more information.
What should I include when requesting a quote?
It's always best to include what you are producing, the general material type, and the environment (indoor abrasion, outdoor sun/moisture, industrial washing). This helps us respond faster with product information, recommendations, & pricing.