{"product_id":"tortoise-polyester-sewing-thread-4-cones-3-000-yd-ea-12-000-yd-green-40s-2-colorfast-strong","title":"tortoise Polyester Sewing Thread — 4 Cones (2743 m ea \/ 10973 m) Green, 40S\/2 Colourfast \u0026 Strong","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTortoise 4 Cones of 3000 yards each deliver a total of 12,000 yards of 100% polyester sewing thread in green for sergers, overlockers, quilting and home machines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack supplies four large cones, each with 3,000 yards, engineered for heavy use across most household and industrial sewing equipment. The thread is a 40S\/2 polyester—smooth, strong and colourfast—made with advanced twisting and air-splicing methods to minimize joins and reduce breakage. It’s intended to keep high-speed machines running reliably and to provide consistent stitches for apparel, home décor, quilting and mending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable and consistent is this polyester thread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tortoise polyester thread is manufactured for strength and low hairiness to reduce lint and breakage under tension. Laboratory-style measures—breaking strength above 11 N, breaking CV in the 5.5–7.5% range, and hairiness under 0.3 at 4 mm—reflect a stable, reliable yarn suitable for frequent stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% polyester composition for tear and abrasion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreaking strength mean value above 11 N for lasting seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow hairiness and consistent twist reduce machine lint and thread catches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour fastness over level 4 to washing and sunlight for lasting colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this thread work in my serger or sewing machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the product is compatible with most brands of domestic and many industrial sewing machines, including high-speed sergers and overlockers. Advanced air splicing minimizes joints so you experience fewer thread breaks and smoother automatic feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour large cones sized for long run times on cone-capable machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAir-spliced joins and consistent twist for reliable feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for serger, overlocker, quilting, and standard sewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well with automatic tension and thread sensors on modern machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sewing projects is this green 40S\/2 thread best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium-weight 40S\/2 polyester is versatile: it performs well for general sewing, garment construction, topstitching, quilting, and utility projects. Its balance of strength and softness makes it a good choice for seams that need durability without bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGarment seams and hems that require wash resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuilting and piecing where consistent stitch formation matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverlock and serging edges to prevent fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome textiles and repair work needing long-lasting colour and strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Makers, small-batch clothing producers, quilting enthusiasts and home sewists who value long-run cones, colourfast polyester, and dependable machine performance. If you need a cost-effective, high-yardage thread in green for frequent sewing sessions or production runs, these four 3,000-yard Tortoise cones offer an economical and reliable supply. The product also includes a 30-day money-back policy and a 12-month warranty for added confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many total yards are included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The pack contains four cones at 3,000 yards each, totaling 12,000 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this thread machine-compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, it works with most sewing machines, sergers and overlockers, including high-speed models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"tortoise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55252817609041,"sku":"B094CPMLBT","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/tortoise-cones-front-view.jpg?v=1791653563","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/tortoise-polyester-sewing-thread-4-cones-3-000-yd-ea-12-000-yd-green-40s-2-colorfast-strong","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}