Threads & Zips for Outdoor Goods

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Threads & Zips for Outdoor Goods

Threads and zips used for manufacturing outdoor goods need to fulfil the following special requirements: Resistance to sunlight and UV radiation Resistance to severe abrasion: typically, the fabrics used for outdoor goods are heavy and are also frequently treated to have special characteristics like waterproofing and mildew resistance sewing through multiple layers of such fabrics cause severe abrasion of the thread Rot-proof and colour-fast when exposed to external elements like acid rain, chlorinated water, sea water etc. Coats is proud to present a comprehensive range of high performance threads and zips for manufacturing all types of outdoor goods. Coats threads and zips are specifically engineered for enhancing sewing performance and improving the durability of the finished product.
Tie Downs, Slings and Belts Awnings, Tents, Camping Article and Sunscreen

Tarpaulins and Flags

Bags and Backpacks

Coats Nylbond Coats Dabond Coats Gral Coats Gral antiwick Coats Dual Duty antiwick Coats Helios P Coats Barbours Linen Opti RT25 Opti P80

Wet Suits

Coats Threads & Opti Zips for Outdoor Goods

Equestrian and Saddlery

Car and Boat Covers

Kites, Parachutes and Balloons

Sail Making and General Outdoor

Coats Threads & Opti Zips for Outdoor Goods

Coats Nylbond
Continuous filament nylon 6.6 with a bonded finish Thanks to its special bonding Coats Nylbond reduces the risk of untwisting and breakage which can occur from needle heating As a result of its construction and properties Coats Nylbond is a very durable and strong thread under the most demanding conditions Excellent sewability Superior abrasion resistance Developed especially for medium to heavy materials

Coats Dual Duty antiwick

Polyester corespun with cotton wrap and special water resistance finishing Combines the tenacity and strength of a polyester filament core with a cotton wrap, delivering excellent sewing performance A special water repellent finish eliminates the capillary effect, preventing water transport through the needle hole via the thread Ideal for tents and other applications which are exposed to rain and water

Coats Dabond
Continuous filament polyester with a bonded finish The special bonding reduces the risk of untwisting and breakage which can occur from needle heating Coats Dabond is a very durable and strong thread even in the toughest conditions Thanks to its high UV resistance Coats Dabond is the thread for sail-making and has been synonymous with this end use worldwide Excellent sewability Ideal for all kind of outdoor applications

Coats Helios P
Continuous filament polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) Thanks to its unique properties Coats Helios P is a very resistant and durable thread Superior chemical resistance Excellent UV-resistance Developed especially for products which are exposed to ultraviolet rays, rain, harmful substances of the environment and salt water

Coats Barbours Linen

Made from natural fibre linen Does not stretch; low extension provides excellent knot-hold Does not melt and has high moisture absorption; deals well with extreme environmental conditions Variety of proprietary finishes: provides excellent seam appearance Ideal for all kind of sewn leather goods

Coats Gral / Gral antiwick

Made from continuous filament polyester Thanks to its construction and strength in relation to its volume, Coats Gral is a highly reliable sewing thread offering optimal sewability Very good fastness properties Unaffected by the majority of acids and oxidants Available with water repellent finish which eliminates the capillary effect, preventing water transport through the needle hole via the thread

Opti RT25
Polyester spiral zips Heavy duty 10 mm spiral chain Water repellent finish Available in several types open end, 2 way open end and interchangeable Mainly used for awnings and tents

Opti P80
Plastic moulded zips 8 mm moulded chain UV resistant Water repellent finish Ideal for boat covers and other applications which are exposed to rain and water

Technical Data:

Coa ts & O Threa d p Out ti Zips s doo f r Go or ods

Ten si (cN le Stre ) ngt h

Des crip tion

Art icle Cod e

Tick et

Coats Nylbond

Continuous filament PA 66 (nylon) filament bonded

08 10 13 20 30 40 60 06 09 10 12 15 25 30 40 50 80 08 10 15 20 30 40 60 80 20 40 80

400 270 210 135 105 70 45 450 350 270 240 210 110 80 70 60 35 350 270 210 135 80 60 40 35 135 60 35

Tex

S624008 S654010 S648013 S663020 S660030 S663040 S672060 SR54006 SR18009 SV36010 SV36012 SV36015 SV45025 SV45030 SV48040 SV51050 SV54080 1320008 1320010 1320015 1302020 1322030 1322040 1329060 1345080 1402020 1422040 1420080

1250 1500 1000 3000 2500 3000 5000 1000 1800 2000 2000 2000 2500 2500 3000 5000 6000 1000 1000 1000 2000 3000 3000 4000 5000 2000 3000 1000

Len gth (m)

23500 18500 14000 9400 6100 4500 3100 26500 20000 17600 15360 12400 6370 5195 4250 3330 2130 20000 17600 12400 8200 5100 4200 2400 2100 8200 4200 2100

19-30 19-30 19-30 19-30 18-32 16-29 16-29 14-24 15-25 15-25 15-25 15-25 12-22 12-22 12-22 12-22 12-22 15-29 25-35 23-32 19-27 16-18 15-20 16-19 17-20 19-27 15-20 17-20

Elon g Min ation (%) -M ax

20-22 20-22 19-21 6-8

160-220 160-200 160-200 120-140 110-130 110-130 90-110 190-230 160-200 160-200 130-160 130-160 110-130 100-130 100-120 90-110 80-90 190-230 180-200 150-180 130-160 110-130 100-120 90-100 80-90 130-160 100-120 80-90

Coats Dabond

Continuous filament polyester bonded

Coats Gral

Continuous filament polyester

Coats Gral antiwick

Continuous filament polyester water repellent

Coats Dual Duty antiwick

Polyester/cotton corespun water repellent

25 36 50

120 80 60

1558025 1563036 1563050

3000 5000 5000

5200 3500 2700

110-130 100-120 90-110

Coats Helios P

Continuous filament polytetrafluorethylene

20

135

0915020

ca. 450 g (ca. 3300 m)

4300

110-130

Coats Barbours Linen Opti RT25 Opti P80

Linen Available in a wide range of sizes and finishes. Please ask your Coats representative for further information. Zip fasteners

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