Industrial sewing threads · Range guide
Gütermann Zwibond
Zwibond supports durable seams and prominent topstitching on leather, footwear and upholstery. Its internal bonding keeps the filament bundle together during sewing. The range is suitable for automated operations, two-needle applications and seams that require changes in sewing direction.
- Material
- 100% polyamide 6.6
- Construction
- Continuous filament with inner bonding
136 product variants. Price and availability on request.
Zwibond products
136 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
- Inner bonding helps prevent untwisting
- High resistance to breaking
- Suitable for two-needle sewing
Typical applications
- Footwear and leather goods
- Upholstered furniture
- Luggage and belts
- Technical textiles
- Needle thread for airbag production
Thread sizes and make-ups
Reference variants from the manufacturer's technical product page.
| No. / Tkt. | Tex | Dtex | Make-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 230 | 2300(3) | 1,300 m |
| 20 | 150 | 1500(3) | 2,000 m |
| 30 | 100 | 1000(3) | 3,000 m |
| 40 | 75 | 750(3) | 4,000 m |
| 60 | 50 | 500(3) | 6,000 m |
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.
Automotive Guide
Industry guide including the Zwibond range.
Manufacturer's original ↗Shoes and Accessories
Industry guide for footwear and accessories, including Zwibond.
Manufacturer's original ↗Industrial Thread Guide
General manufacturer guide with technical tables for thread ranges.
Manufacturer's original ↗