Coats Aptan™ is a lubricated nylon thread made from pre-stabilised continuous filament nylon 6.6 and is suitable for garment dye programmes with nylon fabrics.
Coats Aptan has controlled stretch characteristics and a soft, low friction finish which reduces the effects of needle heat and offers excellent abrasion resistance.
Why Choose Coats Aptan™?
Coats Coats Aptan 6.6 nylon is 30% stronger than ordinary nylon 6.0 thread. The higher strength to fineness ratio makes very fine seams possible in footwear and other applications
Compared with the typical apparel sewing threads made from polyester Coats Aptan has higher strength and slightly higher elongation properties
Treated with specially formulated lubricant, Coats Aptan offers excellent frictional characteristics during high speed sewing operations
Controlled stretch characteristics for good loop formation and tight, firm and balances stitches
Excellent loop formation, consistent stitch formation and neat seam appearance
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Product Class I