Polyester filament core
Provides strength, durability and controlled elongation so a fine Tex 24 thread can form reliable seams without looking heavy.
Premium poly-cotton corespun thread
Strength at the core, cotton at the surface
Coats Dual Duty 120 combines a high tenacity polyester filament core with a natural long staple cotton wrap. The result is a fine, strong and durable sewing thread with a soft, low-lustre finish for premium garment construction, overlocking and general sewing.
- Ticket 120 / Tex 24: a fine everyday size for neat seams.
- Polyester filament core: dependable strength and durability without a bulky stitch line.
- Cotton wrap: a natural surface feel that helps protect the core from needle heat.
- 5000m cone: excellent capacity for workrooms, overlockers and production sewing.
5000m | Ticket 120 | Tex 24
5000mone cone per selection
Ticket 120fine garment thread
Tex 241569.120 article family
Metric 75-90Coats needle guide
What arrives: one 5000m cone in the colour selected on the product page. Multiple colours require separate variant selections.
Two materials, each doing the job it does best
This is a corespun thread, not an ordinary blended spun yarn. A continuous polyester filament forms the load-bearing centre, while cotton fibres wrap around the outside.
Long staple cotton wrap
Creates a soft, natural surface and low-lustre seam appearance while shielding the core from heat generated at the needle.
From fine cottons to workwear
Garment construction
For shirts, cotton garments, uniforms, fine woven fabrics and other general apparel seams.
Overlocking and finishing
Suitable for compatible overlock, coverseam and lockstitch operations when set for Tex 24 thread.
Denim and workwear
Coats highlights good wash-down and abrasion performance for demanding garment applications.
Home furnishings
A practical fine thread for suitable towels, pillowcases and indoor soft-furnishing construction.
Choose from ten colour variants
Select by both the shade name and reference. Digital swatches are a guide only because screens, lighting, photography, dye lot and the cotton-wrapped surface can change colour appearance.
Natural00UNB
White10UCM
Off-White09009
Black09700
RedC3870
Blue (Asia Royal)C7318
BlueC7342
BeigeC9308
Grey (Cavern Gloom)C9678
Celestial BlackC9760
Colour-name check: Coats officially identifies C9760 as Celestial Black, although the current Shopify option calls it Grey. C9678 is the grey shade Coats names Cavern Gloom.
A fine thread with serious workroom credentials
Representative 5000m Dual Duty cone shown by Direct Sewing.
C7318 Blue, also known as Asia Royal.
C9308 Beige for warm neutral colour matching.
Machine and needle guidance
Set up for Ticket 120 / Tex 24
Coats recommends metric 75 to 90 needles for article 1569 Ticket 120. The best needle point and final size depend on the fabric, seam construction and machine.
- Suitable for compatible industrial lockstitch, overlock, coverseam, buttonhole and button-sew operations.
- Many domestic machines can sew Tex 24 thread, but the large cone may require a separate cone stand.
- Choose the needle point for the material, such as sharp for closely woven fabric or ball point for suitable knits.
- Balance needle, bobbin and looper tensions before production.
- Test the complete seam on an offcut of the actual fabric.
Choose a purpose-specific thread where required: this is a fine garment and general sewing thread, not a bonded leather, upholstery or UV-resistant marine thread.
Choose the construction that suits the finish
| Thread | Construction | Best reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Coats Dual Duty 120 | Polyester filament core with cotton wrap, Ticket 120 / Tex 24 | Core strength with a soft, natural cotton surface and low-lustre seam. |
| Coats Astra 120 | 100% staple spun polyester, Ticket 120 / Tex 24 | A premium all-polyester garment thread with a broad colour range. |
| Coats Moon 120 | 100% staple spun polyester, Ticket 120 / Tex 27 | A practical value option in core workroom colours. |
Verified product details
Coats Dual Duty 120 specifications
| Brand | Coats |
|---|---|
| Product family | Dual Duty |
| Article family | 1569.120 |
| Thread size | Ticket 120 / Tex 24 |
| Construction | High tenacity polyester filament core with natural long staple cotton wrap |
| Cone length | 5000 metres |
| Approximate average strength | 1040 cN |
| Approximate elongation | 18 to 22% |
| Recommended needle | Metric 75 to 90, subject to fabric and machine requirements |
| Current selection | Ten colour variants |
| Included | One 5000m cone in the selected colour |
| Not included | Needle, cone stand, machine and physical shade card |
Coats Dual Duty FAQs
How much thread is included?
One 5000m cone in the colour selected on this product page.
What does poly-cotton corespun mean?
A continuous polyester filament forms the strong centre of the thread and long staple cotton fibres wrap around it. This is different from a simple fibre blend.
Is this the fine Ticket 120 size?
Yes. This listing is article family 1569.120, Ticket 120 / Tex 24.
Which needle should I use?
Coats recommends metric 75 to 90 for this exact size. Select the needle point for the fabric and test the complete seam.
Can I use it in an overlocker?
Yes, it is suitable for compatible overlock and coverseam operations. Set the tensions for the thread, fabric and stitch formation.
Can a domestic sewing machine use this cone?
Many domestic machines can sew Tex 24 thread, but a cone stand may be needed because this is a large 5000m industrial-style cone.
Is it suitable for quilting?
It can be used for suitable piecing and general machine quilting where a fine, strong thread with a cotton-like surface is wanted. Test the tension and appearance on the project fabric.
Is it a bonded upholstery or outdoor thread?
No. Choose a purpose-specific bonded or UV-resistant thread for high-stress leather, upholstery, marine and exposed outdoor work.
Will the screen colour exactly match the thread?
Not necessarily. Use the shade reference and compare with a physical thread sample when precise colour matching matters.
Give premium seams the right foundation
Choose your shade and put the strength of a polyester core together with the soft, natural finish of cotton.
Choose Your Dual Duty Colour