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V-T-295 Nylon Thread

The following chart represents V-T-295 Type II, Class A Thread which is the most commonly used thread in tactical gear. Generally sizes E, F and FF (69, 92 and 138) are used. For sewers using home and lighter commercial machines E/69 is the heaviest thread that will generally work.

Tex Size Govt. Size Ply Tensile Strength (Lb.) MinYds. Per Lb. MaxYds. Per Lb.
T-15 OO 2 1.8 23,201 29,000
T-23 A 3 2.8 16,201 23,200
T-33 AA 2 or 3 4.1 11,701 16,200
T-46 B 2 or 3 6 7,801 11,700
T-69 E 3 9 5,201 7,800
T-92 F 3 or 4 11.8 3,601 5,200
T-138 FF 3 17.5 2,601 3,600
T-207 #3 Cord 3 27 1,751 2,600
T-277 #4 Cord 3 36 1,301 1,750
T-346 #5 Cord 3 45 1,051 1,300
T-415 #6 Cord 3 54 851 1,050
T-554 #8 Cord 3 72 600 850


2 Responses to “V-T-295 Nylon Thread”

  1. Pennie Hayes says:

    We are needing size FF nylon in Black.

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