Defined topstitching
Adds a clearer stitch line to jackets, workwear, uniforms, bags, hems and decorative details.
Medium-weight garment and topstitch thread
Coats Astra 75 polyester sewing thread
A practical 5000m cone of 100% staple spun polyester thread for defined garment seams, topstitching, workwear, jackets, alterations and general production sewing. Ticket 75 / Tex 40 sits neatly between fine everyday Astra 120 and heavier Astra 30.
- Ticket 75 / Tex 40: more visible than common Ticket 120 garment thread without the bulk of Ticket 30.
- 5000m cone: excellent working capacity for alteration shops, studios and production rooms.
- Dependable sewability: Coats Astra is designed for consistent sewing performance and durable seams.
- 10 current shades: order using both the colour name and exact Coats shade code.
5000m | Ticket 75 | Tex 40
5000mone cone per selection
Ticket 75medium-weight thread
Tex 40defined seam appearance
Metric 90-110Coats recommendation
What arrives: one 5000m cone in the colour selected on the product page. Multiple colours require separate variant selections.
When ordinary garment thread looks too fine
Astra 75 adds definition without stepping all the way up to heavy jeans thread. It suits projects where the seam should be seen, while retaining the textile-like finish of staple spun polyester.
Reliable production sewing
Consistent construction supports smooth sewing and low fault levels in correctly set machinery.
Durable garment seams
Practical polyester strength and high colour fastness for suitable woven and knit applications.
Workroom-sized cone
Five kilometres of thread reduces changeovers for alterations, sample rooms and regular production use.
Why choose Astra
Best-in-class staple spun polyester
Coats describes Astra as a dependable staple spun polyester sewing thread engineered for durable, long-lasting seams, consistent performance and high colour fastness.
Textile-like surface
Spun polyester fibres give the thread a softer, less glossy look than continuous-filament thread.
Useful apparel size
Tex 40 suits many medium-weight garment seams and visible topstitch details when the machine and fabric are compatible.
OEKO-TEX Product Class I
Coats Astra is listed as OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Product Class I certified.
Choose from 10 current colour variants
Use the name and code together when ordering. Digital swatches are a guide only because screens, lighting and thread texture can affect colour appearance.
Natural02700
Black09700
White01700
YellowC1268
RedC3870
GreenC5167
BlueC7204
Blue (Navy)C7969
BeigeC8202
BrownC8999
Thread built for regular workroom use
Natural 02700 in the current 5000m cone presentation.
Black 09700 with the Ticket 75 and Tex 40 label visible.
Red C3870 digital shade guide. Select by code for reliable ordering.
Machine and needle guidance
Set the machine for Ticket 75 / Tex 40
Coats specifies metric needle sizes 90 to 110 for Astra Ticket 75 / Tex 40. Final selection depends on fabric, seam construction, needle system and machine.
- Well suited to compatible industrial lockstitch machines and medium-weight garment applications.
- Some domestic machines can sew Tex 40 thread, but always check the manual and test first.
- A separate cone stand may be required for smooth feeding from a 5000m industrial cone.
- Choose the needle point for the fabric, such as a suitable sharp or ball point.
- Balance upper and bobbin tension on an offcut before beginning the project.
Not a bonded upholstery or marine thread: Astra 75 is a staple spun polyester garment thread. Choose a purpose-specific bonded thread for leather, high-stress upholstery or exposed outdoor and marine seams.
How Astra 75 compares
Astra 120
Ticket 120 / Tex 27. A finer everyday size for general garment construction and compatible overlocking.
Astra 75
This listing. Ticket 75 / Tex 40 on a 5000m cone for more defined garment seams and topstitching.
Astra 30
Ticket 30 / Tex 80. A visibly heavier 2000m thread for jeans, denim and prominent topstitching.
Remember: lower ticket numbers generally indicate heavier thread. Match both the ticket or Tex size and shade code when replacing a cone.
Verified specifications
Coats Astra 75 details
| Brand | Coats |
|---|---|
| Product family | Astra |
| Thread size | Ticket 75 / Tex 40 |
| Fibre and construction | 100% staple spun polyester |
| Cone length | 5000 metres |
| Average strength | 1500 cN |
| Elongation at break | 13 to 20% |
| Recommended needle | Metric 90 to 110, subject to fabric and machine requirements |
| Current selection | 10 colour variants |
| Included | One 5000m cone in the selected colour |
| Not included | Needle, cone stand, machine and physical shade card |
Astra 75 FAQs
How much thread is included?
One 5000m cone in the colour selected on this product page.
Is Astra 75 thicker than standard garment thread?
Yes. Ticket 75 / Tex 40 is more substantial than Astra 120 / Tex 27, but it is much finer than Astra 30 / Tex 80 jeans thread.
What is Astra 75 best used for?
It is useful for defined garment seams, medium-weight topstitching, workwear, jackets, alterations and compatible production sewing.
Can I use it in a domestic sewing machine?
Possibly. Check your machine manual, use a suitable needle and feed the cone from a stable thread stand if required. Always test first.
Which needle should I use?
Coats specifies metric 90 to 110 for Ticket 75 / Tex 40. Choose the point and needle system for the fabric and machine.
Can it be used for overlocking?
Only in an overlocker designed and adjusted for Tex 40 thread. It is heavier than common overlocking thread, so check the machine specification and test the seam.
Is this bonded thread?
No. Astra is staple spun polyester. Use a purpose-specific bonded thread when the application requires bonded construction.
Will the colour exactly match my screen?
Not necessarily. Screens and lighting vary. Order by the shade code and compare with a physical sample when exact matching is essential.
Make garment seams look deliberate
Select the exact shade code, match the machine and needle to Tex 40, and put 5000 metres of dependable Coats Astra to work.
Choose Your Astra 75 Colour