Durable everyday seams
Designed to produce neat seams that continue to look good through the useful life of the sewn product.
Coats apparel thread | Ticket 120
Coats Astra 120 spun polyester sewing thread
A dependable 5000m cone of 100% staple spun polyester thread for general garment construction, alterations, workwear, shirts, dresses, knitwear and compatible overlocking. Astra 120 combines economical production with the consistent sewing performance expected from Coats.
- 100% polyester: durable, practical and suitable for a wide range of everyday apparel seams.
- Staple spun construction: delivers a familiar textile surface and balanced seam appearance.
- Ticket 120 / Tex 27: a fine general-sewing size for suitable garment machinery.
- Wide colour choice: select from 27 current variants on this product page.
Ticket 120 / Tex 27 / 5000m
5000mone cone per selection
Ticket 120Coats article 8754
Tex 27verified thread size
Metric 75 to 90recommended needle range
What arrives: one 5000m cone of genuine Coats Astra 120 in the colour selected above. The group photograph demonstrates the range only. A sewing machine, needle, bobbin, fabric and other project materials are not included.
Consistent thread performance where value matters
Coats describes Astra as a best-in-class staple spun polyester thread with better sewing performance than regular SSP threads. It is engineered for dependable garment production across woven and knitted fabrics.
Dependable sewability
Consistent thread quality and low fault levels help reduce interruptions in compatible production machinery.
High colour fastness
Coats specifies strong colour-fastness performance across washing, water, rubbing and other standard tests.
OEKO-TEX certified
Coats Astra carries STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, Product Class I, supporting apparel applications including children's garments.
Understand the construction
100% staple spun polyester, not corespun or bonded thread
Astra is made from polyester staple fibres spun into a practical apparel thread. It has a softer, more textile-like surface than continuous-filament bonded thread and is intended for general garment seams rather than heavy upholstery.
Staple spun polyester
Short polyester fibres are spun together to create the familiar surface and handling expected from apparel sewing thread.
Fine garment size
Ticket 120 / Tex 27 is suited to neat lockstitch, overlock and other approved apparel operations.
Long 5000m put-up
The industrial cone format supports productive sewing and fewer cone changes during suitable production work.
Choose from 27 current colour variants
Select the required colour above before adding to cart. Shade codes help identify the options, but screens and lighting can change their appearance. Use a physical sample for critical colour matching.
Black09700
White01700
Natural02700
CharcoalC9952
CreamC1125
BeigeC8202
Blue, LightC7204
Blue, RoyalC7318
BlueC7342
BlueC7388
Blue, RoyalC7382
Blue, NavyC7969
BrownC8905
BrownC8999
Grey, LightC9131
GreyC9911
GreenC5167
GreenC5938
OrangeC2202
OrangeC2446
OrangeC3860
RedC3780
RedC3890
PinkC3173
PurpleC4983
LavenderC4328
YellowC1268
A practical thread for everyday apparel seams
A versatile choice for woven and knitted garment production.
Suitable applications include children's apparel, underwear and knitwear.
Ideal for suitable seams in shirts, blouses, dresses, jackets and workwear.
Needle and machine guidance
Match Ticket 120 to a fine garment-sewing setup
Coats recommends metric 75 to 90 needles for Astra 120. The final needle system and size still depend on the machine, fabric, number of plies, stitch formation and seam requirement.
- Suitable operations can include industrial lockstitch, overlock and coverseam garment sewing.
- Confirm the exact needle system required by your machine before ordering needles.
- Start within the metric 75 to 90 guide and test on the actual fabric and seam stack.
- Balance needle and bobbin or looper tensions on representative fabric offcuts.
- Use a stable cone stand and a clean, smooth thread path.
- A domestic machine may need an external cone stand and must be tested for correct feeding and tension.
Choose the thread for the job: Astra 120 is a fine general garment thread. It is not a substitute for heavy bonded upholstery, leather or marine thread. Use Astra 75 or Astra 30 when a heavier apparel seam or more visible topstitch is required, subject to your machine and material.
Move up in thread weight as the seam demands
Coats Astra 120 specifications
| Brand | Coats |
|---|---|
| Range | Astra |
| Article | 8754 |
| Ticket size | Ticket 120 |
| Tex size | Tex 27 |
| Construction | 100% staple spun polyester |
| Length | 5000m per cone |
| Average breaking strength | 990 cN |
| Elongation | 13 to 20% |
| Recommended needle size | Metric 75 to 90, subject to machine and application |
| Certification | STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, Product Class I |
| Current colour options | 27 variants shown above |
| Included | One 5000m cone in the selected colour |
| Not included | Machine, needle, bobbin, fabric and project materials |
Coats Astra 120 FAQs
How much thread do I receive?
Each selection supplies one 5000m cone of Coats Astra 120 in the colour selected above.
What does staple spun polyester mean?
Polyester staple fibres are spun together to make a practical sewing thread with a familiar textile-like surface. Astra is not a bonded continuous-filament upholstery thread.
What needle should I use?
Coats recommends metric 75 to 90 for Astra 120. The correct needle system and exact size depend on the machine, fabric, stitch and seam requirement.
Can I use it in a domestic sewing machine?
The fine thread size may be suitable for some domestic garment sewing, but a 5000m industrial cone commonly needs an external cone stand. Confirm the machine can feed the cone correctly and test the needle and tension on project fabric.
Can I use Astra 120 in an overlocker?
It can suit compatible overlock and other garment-sewing operations. Confirm the machine specification, thread path and tension, then test the complete seam before production.
Is Astra 120 suitable for upholstery, leather or marine work?
No. Astra 120 is a fine garment thread. Choose an appropriately specified heavy industrial thread for upholstery, leather, canvas or exposed marine applications.
How do Astra 120, Astra 75 and Astra 30 differ?
Astra 120 is the finest of the three. Astra 75 has more body, while Astra 30 is substantially heavier and better suited to compatible denim and visible topstitch work.
Will the colour look exactly like it does on my screen?
Screen settings, lighting and dye-lot variation can affect appearance. Match by Coats shade code and use a physical sample when exact colour matching is essential.
What is included?
One 5000m cone in the selected colour. A sewing machine, needle, bobbin, fabric and other project materials are not included.
Choose Coats Astra 120 for neat, consistent garment seams
A practical 5000m staple spun polyester thread for compatible apparel sewing, alterations, knitwear and overlocking.
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