Good Morning

Ok after having some coffee and clearing the fog I figured it out!

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I think the giveaway is in the name: "Action Threads" which indicates to me that it is meant to be used for action wear such as: swimwear, exercise and action sportswear, such as athletes use.

Polyester has stretch and give required for athletic outfits and it is strong enough to be treated for water resistance as required for longevity in swimwear.

For it to be used in embroidery it is more important to know it's weight or denier..... 50; 60; 90 etc

I have added a link below that will make it as clear as mud. :-)

https://www.superiorthreads.com/e...

Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by angelsbooda 28 Sep 2016

I understand about the importance of weight. There was no marking on the spool to indicate weight.

Waiting to see a photo of the thread very curious as I have never heard of it either.
Could be they called it Serger thread because it is on large cones. Not everyone would know what is what. I say this because my boys grew up with a sewing machine always humming away and yet they still refer to thread as cotton.

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by angelsbooda 28 Sep 2016

I think thats exactly right - I think they just didn't know what it was and I was being rushed by hubby so didn't look properly or I would have bought the whole lot since they had them priced at $1/spool!

by angelsbooda edited 28 Sep 2016

I apologize - I do not seem to be able to post any pictures or else I just don't seem to know how. I've tried to drag & drop and also copy/paste but cannot seem to be able to add the pictures - :( - Ok I figured it out and posted the pics above-sorry

It occurs to me that maybe they labeled it serger thread because it was grouped by the serger in the sewing room.

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by angelsbooda 28 Sep 2016

Yes I think you may be correct.

Hello and welcome to Cute. When you feel the thread, does it feel strong? Have you put some around your fingers and pulled to break it? I ask this because I wonder if it is the sun-dura poly thread that is used in making boat seat covers.

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by angelsbooda 28 Sep 2016

Interesting. - I don't think it's that strong. It does feel more like my other embroidery threads as opposed to my serger threads. I haven't tried to break it though

A interesting question that is getting equally interesting answers. As others have suggested are you able to take a photo and state which country you are in. Cute covers the world an as you see the last answer was from Australia I'm in the UK. What were you hoping to use the thread for? Ah and lastly welcome to Cute

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by angelsbooda edited 28 Sep 2016

I'm in the - in TX! apologize - I do not seem to be able to post any pictures or else I just don't seem to know how. I've tried to drag & drop and also copy/paste but cannot seem to be able to add the pictures - :(
Ok I figured it out and posted the­ pics above-sorry

I'm with Angie (crafter2243) Polyester is also embroidery thread. I just looked up what thread is best used in an Overlocker - Serger to you guys. This is what I found, love Chris, Newcastle, Australia.

P.S. A big Aussie welcome to this great site.

Types of Overlocker/Serger Thread

100% Polyester - Multi-use, the most common type.
Nylon - very strong; recommended for swimwear, lingerie, sportswear, elasticized fabric
100% Cotton - not quite as strong, use on woven materials or in the loopers, with polyester or nylon in the needles
Woolly Nylon - texturized, soft, and strong, can stretch & recover; comes in "kinked" or "flossy;" use for swimwear, lingerie, sportswear, elasticized fabric

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by angelsbooda 26 Sep 2016

Thank you!

Sorry I can not help. I would assume that the Polyester is embroidery thread as well.

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by angelsbooda 26 Sep 2016

I was thinking this as well but wanted to ask just in case.

could you show a picture of a spool? I have never heard of this brand

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by angelsbooda edited 28 Sep 2016

apologize - I do not seem to be able to post any pictures or else I just don't seem to know how. I've tried to drag & drop and also copy/paste but cannot seem to be able to add the pictures - :(
Ok I figured it out and posted the­ pics above-sorry