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Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Orders can still be placed online, and both customer service and shipping will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
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Our offices will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Shipping will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.
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Reinforced core-spun design delivers up to 40% more strength than standard spun polyester thread of the same size.
Smooth wrap construction reduces breakage and keeps high-speed machines running without costly interruptions.
Versatile Tex 80 weight handles everything from swimwear seams to heavy canvas reinforcement with ease.
Generous 16oz spool means fewer changeovers and more consistent stitching across longer production runs.
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Stitching quality starts with strong thread, and Perma Core Polyester Thread in Tex 80 delivers exactly that. Built for demanding sewing environments, this 16oz spool in Black (#32002) brings reliable strength and steady performance to nearly any project, whether you're running a home machine or a high-speed industrial line. Engineered fiber technology meets a smooth finish here, so you get fewer thread breaks, cleaner stitches, and seams built to hold up to daily wear and repeated washing.
Engineered with a continuous filament polyester core wrapped in a spun polyester cover, Perma Core thread uses a core-spun construction that pairs high tensile strength with smooth sewability. Compared to cotton-wrapped threads, expect 10 to 15 percent more strength, and against standard spun polyester threads of the same size, strength gains reach up to 40 percent. Tex 80 weight strikes a practical balance between durability and stitch definition, giving you versatility across lighter fabrics and heavier layers alike. Sixteen ounces per spool means ample yardage for longer production runs with fewer spool changes, and the Black #32002 shade blends cleanly into dark fabrics and trims for a finished, professional look.
Reaching for the right thread matters as much as choosing the right fabric. Apparel makers turn to Perma Core for denim, workwear, activewear, underwear, and swimwear, where seams need to flex and hold through repeated use. Outdoor gear, webbing assembly, tarps, and heavy canvas reinforcement benefit from the added strength, and home goods producers rely on it for bedding, mattresses, and upholstery work. Optimized for high-speed manual and multi-directional automatic sewing machines, this thread keeps pace with production demands while minimizing puckering and needle cutting, since smaller thread sizes can be run without sacrificing seam strength. Keep in mind that results depend on proper machine tension and needle size matched to your fabric, so a quick test on scrap material before a full run is always a smart step. Storing spools in a dry, temperature-stable space helps maintain consistent tension from the first stitch to the last.
Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Orders can still be placed online, and both customer service and shipping will resume Tuesday, September 8th. 
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