Overlock Thread Red (533) - 3000 Yards

Overlock Thread Red (533)

This cone of overlock thread in bright red stands out immediately thanks to its smooth, even structure and tight wound cone. The red is saturated and evenly spun, with no color variation or spots visible in the thread. The large cone with yellow core looks solidly wound and is clearly designed for long serging sessions without thread breaks or tension issues.

Product Features:

• Item Number: LOCK533
• Composition: Polyester
• Thickness: nr. 120 (40s/2)
• Length: 3000 Yards

What is this material

This overlock thread is made from synthetic polyester fibers spun into a strong, two-ply twisted thread. That twist creates a smooth finish with minimal lint, so the thread glides smoothly through the needle and loopers of your serger. The high strength means your seams hold up well to stretching and frequent washing, without the thread breaking or fraying easily. It's a thread that works with both light fabrics and heavier materials, useful all year round. For the finest details, I recommend matching your needle choice to your fabric, from universal 70/10 to 90/14.

Uses and Projects

This red overlock thread is a real workhorse for anyone who serges regularly. Think about:

• Finishing seams in garment projects with red or warm tones
• Serging jersey and knit fabrics for t-shirts and activewear
• Finishing edges on skirts, dresses and pants
• Reinforcing seams on bags and accessories
• Hemming homemade bedding and pillowcases
• Professional finishing in apparel manufacturing and tailor shops
• Repairs and alterations where strong thread is needed
• Decorative serger stitches as contrast color on dark fabrics

Conclusion

Looking for even more strength and even less lint, check out our atelier sewing thread as a strong alternative. For more overlock thread options and other sewing threads, browse our full assortment at Overlock Thread 3000 Yards or discover all sewing threads and haberdashery at Rijs Textiles.