Facts About Isacord Embroidery Thread

General Isacord Thread Facts

Isacord Thread

Isacord is colorfast to detergent, chlorine bleach, and light.
Isacord has twice the strength of rayon thread.
Isacord has superior abrasion resistance both when dry and when wet, which keeps embroidery looking new.
Isacord is engineered from the finest raw materials. It has just the right amount of elasticity to embroider without looping or puckering while virtually eliminating thread breaks.
Isacord thread colors are created using tiny increments of dye that are verified by a computer to assure consistent, exact colors, eliminating the need for dye lots.
Isacord thread is never over-dyed. Over-dying means that a manufacturer will dye their “missed” colors to black, which weakens the thread.
Isacord thread has more twists than other brands; it unreels smoothly and does not loop.
Isacord has a special finishing process that improves performance and prevents shredding, even on challenging fabrics.
Isacord thread is specially certified and approved for embroidery by the apparel industry.

The Snap bottom cone prevents the thread from falling off the spool.
There is no need for tension correction for different colors.
Isacord performs superbly on both high-speed, commercial machines and domestic machines.

Avoid direct sunlight and store in a cool place. (68° F, 60% relative humidity)
Dampen embroidery slightly before ironing. Iron from the backside. Use a low heat setting or cover with a press cloth.

Rayon thread is made from cellulose, a natural product from wood.
Polyester thread is man-made from oil and is synthetic.
Rayon thread is soft and has a high sheen but is weak.
Polyester thread has a high tensile strength, is colorfast, and has a high sheen.
Sewing threads are 3-ply whereas embroidery thread is 2-ply.
Rayon thread is dyed and processed at 194° F.
Polyester thread is dyed and processed at 275° F.