DABOND
DABOND® machine sewing thread from Barbour - Professional sailmaker's thread
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Product details
DABOND® Machine Sewing Thread - Professional Sailmaker's Thread from Barbour
Barbour's (formerly Heminway & Bartlett) high-quality DABOND® machine sewing thread is the professional sailmaker's thread for the most demanding applications. It offers all the advantages a modern sailmaker's thread requires and is available in six different thicknesses and several colors.
Product features
- High tensile strength: From 1.8 kg to 13.7 kg depending on yarn thickness
- Fast sewing: Enables high sewing speeds
- Seawater resistant: Perfect for maritime use
- Rot-proof: Durable and resistant
- Consistently low stretch: For precise seams
- Prepared against abrasion: High wear resistance
- UV-stabilized: Protection against sun exposure
- Heat resistant: Does not melt even when exposed to hot needles
- Six strengths: V-33, V-46, V-69, V-92, V-138, V-207
- Multiple colors: White, Blue, Red, Brown, Black, Steel Grey
Available yarn weights and colors
DABOND® sailmaker's thread is available in various thicknesses and colors. It is supplied in full spools with long lengths (1500m to 6000m depending on the thickness).
Available colours: White (all strengths), Blue, Red, Brown, Black and Steel Grey (depending on strength)
Technical specifications DABOND®
| type | Coil length | label | Tex approx. | fabric weight | Tear resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-33 | 6000m | 80 | 30 | 0.5 - 1.2 US oz | 1.8 kg |
| V-46 | 5000m | 50 | 60 | 0.75 - 3 US oz | 3.2 kg |
| V-69 | 3000m | 30 | 80 | 3 - 5 US oz | 4.7 kg |
| V-92 | 2500m | 25 | 110 | 5 - 9.5 US oz | 6.1 kg |
| V-138 | 1500m | 18 | 165 | 8 - 10 US oz | 9.0 kg |
| V-207 | 2000m | 12 | 210 | 9.5 - 16 US oz | 13.7 kg |
Application areas
- Professional sailmaking
- Sail repairs and sailmaking
- Tarpaulins and covers
- Sprayhoods and Bimini tops
- Maritime textiles and upholstery
- Heavy sewing work on canvas
Practical tips
Tip:
- Choose the yarn thickness to match the fabric weight - see technical data
- DABOND® is the professional sailmaker's thread from Barbour (formerly Heminway & Bartlett)
- High tear resistance enables secure and durable seams.
- UV-stabilized and seawater-resistant for maximum durability
- Doesn't melt even under high pressure - ideal for fast sewing.
- Prepared to resist abrasion for high wear resistance
- Rot-proof and with consistently low elongation
- Delivery is in full spools with long running lengths.
About DABOND® by Barbour
DABOND® by Barbour (formerly Heminway & Bartlett) is the professional sailmaking thread for the highest demands. It combines all the properties a modern sailmaking thread requires: high tensile strength, seawater resistance, UV stability, and heat resistance. The thread is available in six different thicknesses, thus covering all requirements from light to heavy sailcloth.
Note: Technical specifications are subject to change. Images may differ from the actual product.