Sewing thread for PPE and workwear
Whether classic workwear, leasing or corporate wear as well as personal protective equipment – A&E Gütermann offers the perfect sewing thread solution.
Safety starts at the seam
Workwear is multifunctional and one of the most important tools in many workplaces. In demanding work environments, every detail counts, so the expectations for quality, functionality and comfort are high. This is particularly important for clothing that needs to provide comfort and protection. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear are essential for ensuring the safety, functionality and professional appearance of employees. Selecting the right sewing thread and ensuring high-quality seams plays a central role here. The seams must be able to withstand extreme stresses, provide permanent reliability, and meet the specific requirements of the respective industry.
Thread requirements
- High tear and abrasion resistance
- Resistance to washing and chemicals
- Colour fastness
- High heat resistance and flame-retardant properties
- Processing efficiency (e.g. make-up, machine processing)
High-performance materials at a glance
Certain materials require special seams. Seams that cannot be compromised. Choosing the right sewing thread is crucial for the quality and safety of the entire garment. Our sewing threads for PPE and workwear are based oninnovative materials and advanced manufacturing technologies that have been specially developed for demanding applications.
Polyester
Universally applicable, abrasion-resistant and colourfast — ideal for robust workwear with high wash resistance.
Polyamide
Particularly elastic and tear-resistant — suitable for heavily stressed seams and flexible garments.
Aramid
Extremely heat and cut-resistant; ideal for e. g. protective suits, military and police use.
Meta-aramid
Flame-retardant and chemical-resistant – ideal for protective clothing requiring fire protection.
PTFE & special yarns
Ideal for use in extreme conditions, such as in the chemical industry or for filtration.
Industries & Segments
Our sewing threads for PPE and workwear have been developed to meet the challenges related to these applications. They offer maximum tear resistance, as well as thermal and chemical resistance, and optimal processing properties. This makes them the ideal choice for manufacturers of high-quality PPE and workwear.
Our products
Mara
For the most beautiful seams
Mara rPET
For 100 % recycled seams
Tera
For durable & shiny seams
Tera rPET
For 100 % recycled seams
Perma Core®
For denim and heavy duty seams
Perma Spun®
For simple seams
Wildcat Plus®
For overlock seams
D-CORE®
For heavy-duty seams
Gütermann K
Heat-resistant sewing thread
Anesafe®
For heat-resistant seams
Gütermann K AR
Heat-resistant sewing thread
Gütermann L
Sewing thread for high-heat applications
Aneguard Using Kevlar®
For heat-resistant seams
Acero
For high-temperature resistant seams
Antistatik
For antistatic seams
Zwibond
For particularly durable seams
Amifil
For particularly durable seams
Filan
For robust seams in mattresses
Certified quality
Our sewing threads are a functional and integral part of high-quality PPE and workwear. We offer a wide range of threads to meet your need and all of our products are certified to relevant standards, including EN ISO, OEKO-TEX®, UL and DIN EN ISO 15797 for industrial laundries. Meta-aramid sewing threads meet the DIN EN ISO 15025 standard for protective clothing, making them ideal for applications where compliance with the DIN EN 469, EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 11611 and EN ISO 14116 standards is required.