Posts by Steve Zande

Modulus (fiber elasticity) is a key characteristic of industrial yarn and thread for wire and cable - specifically aramid yarns. Modulus refers to the ratio of stress (force per unit area) along an axis to strain (ratio of deformation over initial length) along that axis. Think about when you stretch a rubber band out to the point right before it deforms or breaks – that is the modulus. When something stretches to the point of deformation, the strength is almost always compromised.

The latest post in our blog series discussing the prominence of industrial sewing thread in the manufacturing of outdoor sports equipment (specifically for American football) touched on key areas of consideration when choosing thread for the production of gear such as nets, tarps, mats and more. In this post, we’ll shed some light on the reasons manufacturers and field managers choose industrial thread for the installation of synthetic turf.

Athletics have a significant representation among American manufacturers who produce outdoor equipment for recreation and sports. Football is one pastime that has a particularly high economic impact with its scope of interest from pee-wee flag football leagues, to high schools playing under Friday night lights, to the NFL broadcasted to millions each week. In addition to the many areas you’ll find industrial yarn and thread in a football stadium, the manufacturing of outdoor athletic equipment that supports the game such as nets, tarps and mats are an important aspect to the proficiency and safety of players and fans.

Recreational, collegiate and professional football organizations make a tremendous economic and social impact on American culture. The position that manufacturers of sporting goods play may surprise you.

Which is the more effective method when installing synthetic turf fields: sewing or gluing?  Truthfully, both methods are effective and we wanted to highlight the advantages of each:

There are currently over thirty different bobbin styles that are used with sewing machines. (The size of the bobbin is known as the bobbin's style.) Every sewing machine is designed to be used with a specific style of bobbin.  Many know how bobbins aid in sewing, but don't know or understand their various styles and uses. Some of the most common bobbin styles used for industrial sewing are listed below.

Ripcords are industrial yarns located longitudinally just under the jackets that cover conductor wires in cables.

The purpose of a ripcord is to cut back the jacket to expose the wires of the cable so you don't run the risk of cutting any of the wires inside (you pull the cord, it cuts the jacket). This helps make splicing cables easier during installations.

Choosing the correct thread size for the specific applications is important in the yarn and thread industry, where thread size is the primary consideration for meeting the requirements of the finished product.

Many products use components created in places other than the final assembly site. Each component must itself conform to safety standards. The logic here is that if something is composed of parts that each pass safety tests, the final product will be safety compliant. A mattress is such a product, and its materials must be fire resistant so that the product sold to consumers can be deemed safe.