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 provides industrial sewing thread and prewound bobbin options for production sewing, leather goods, outdoor products, apparel, workwear, uniforms, denim, upholstery, and technical textile applications. Available thread options include bonded nylon, bonded polyester, polyester/polyester core-spun thread, continuous-filament polyester, and cotton-wrapped polyester core thread. MTS helps manufacturers choose thread based on material type, seam performance, use environment, needle size, and production requirements.
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 seam strength, durability, sewability, and a natural cotton appearance in piece-dyed applications.
- Best for: garments and sewn products requiring strength, durability, and a cotton appearance
- Additional applications: piece-dyed apparel and sewn textile products
- Raw material: Long-staple cotton wrap with high-tenacity multifilament polyester core
- Construction type: Core spun
- Key features: excellent seam strength and appearance, outstanding wash-down characteristics, resistance to abrasion and chemical degradation, excellent sewability, proprietary lubrication for strong sewing performance
- Color range: available in 480 colors
- Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
- Ideal use: applications utilizing piece dyeing
- Available specs: Tex T-24–T-120
- Needle range: Metric 75/11–130/21
- Strength range: 2.2–11.8 lb single end break
- Available sizes: T-24, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-60, T-80, T-120
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, 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.
Get Matched with the Right Thread
Let us know what you’re producing, the general material type, and where the product will be used.
Contact Us TodayFAQ
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.