Industrial sewing threads · Range guide
Gütermann Filan
Filan is a continuous filament polyester thread for durable seams, particularly in mattress manufacture. Its smooth, even structure supports reliable sewing. Low moisture absorption combines with resistance to tearing and abrasion; select the thread size and make-up for the operation and equipment.
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Construction
- Continuous filament sewing thread
944 product variants. Price and availability on request.
Filan products
944 variants. Select thread size, make-up and colour.
Screen colours are approximate. Make-up is part of the SKU. Availability of each exact combination is subject to confirmation.
Properties and applications
Thread performance
- Low moisture absorption
- Tear and abrasion resistance
- Smooth, even surface
Typical applications
- Mattress manufacture
- Joining seams
- Decorative seams
- Home textiles and upholstery
Thread sizes and make-ups
Reference variants from the manufacturer's technical product page.
| No. / Tkt. | Tex | Dtex | Make-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 135 | 1350(3) | 600 m2,000 m |
| 30 | 90 | 900(3) | 3,000 m |
| 40 | 70 | 700(3) | 4,000 m8,000 m |
| 60 | 50 | 500(3) | 20,000 m |
| 80 | 30 | 300(3) | 15,000 m27,000 m |
Make-ups follow the manufacturer’s product table. The Filan page marks 27,000 m with an asterisk without a separate explanation; supply conditions require confirmation.
No./Tkt. is the manufacturer's thread designation. Tex and dtex express linear density; compare these values together with the construction and material. The dtex notation is retained as published by the manufacturer.
View current manufacturer data ↗Select the needle system, size, point, stitch length and thread tension for the actual material. Verify the seam on a production sample and use the relevant technical document for the selected thread variant.
Technical documentation
Original manufacturer PDFs. Each document's language and scope are indicated below.
Technical thread guide — Filan section
General manufacturer catalogue. The Filan section on page 14 covers construction, applications, thread sizes, needles and make-ups.
Manufacturer's original ↗