MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
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All C.T.POINT threads are manufactured using only high quality raw materials supplied by the main european producers, all granting Quality Certification EN ISO 9001 (yarns, chemicals, waxes, dyestuffs, lubricants, etc.) The minor materials suppliers are also qualified to fit the acceptance quality levels of the Quality System. It is so assured the maximum quality eveness on all threads both polyester and nylon, fibers selected for their outstanding mechanical properties able to optimize top performance for use in sewing threads. |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Property |
POLYESTER |
NYLON |
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Breaking resistance |
High |
High |
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Elongation/Elasticity |
Moderate |
High |
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Loop-knot resistance |
Very high |
High |
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Abrasion resistance |
High |
Excellent |
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Appearance * |
Semidull |
Bright |
| * In case of waxed or surface coated threads appearance is dull. |
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Property |
POLYESTER |
NYLON |
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Light resistance |
Excellent |
Good-Fair |
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Water absorption |
Very low |
Medium-High |
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Acids resistance |
Good-Excellent |
Poor-Fair |
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Alkalis resistance |
Good to diluted alkalis |
Excellent |
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Solvents resistance |
Good |
Good |
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Detergents resistance |
Excellent |
Good |
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Mots-mildew resistance |
Excellent |
Excellent |