When illuminated by a light source, it helps to enhance the visibility at night-time or in difficult weather conditions and adds that extra special decorative feature. The daytime colour is silver and when illuminated by light the reflected colour is white.
It is a specially developed thread to give you an extraordinary high level of retro-reflectance coupled with good sewability. Signal has been bonded to prevent the ply from unravelling during sewing, and lubricated to protect against needle heat and make sure it sews smoothly – even in high-speed sewing environments.
Signal is a high-tech thread with excellent strength and durability, primarily for high visibility fashion applications. It is not for safety wear where strict norms for reflectivity values are specified.
Certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, class II and meets our Coats restricted substance list.
Discover how Signal can enhance the appearance of your products. Download our product information sheet or contact one of our experts.
Main uses
- 3D reflective stitching effect
- Decorative use as top cover thread in flatseam ISO 602 / 605 / 607
- Embroidery embellishment
- Needle thread in decorative, non-construction lockstitch seams
Signal Special Use Products
For decorative reflective stitching and embroidery on thicker materials, e.g. for footwear and accessories, please use Signal HD thread. Signal HD (Heavy Duty) is a coarser Signal thread designed to withstand the demands of footwear applications.
For full details of the Coats Signal HD product please refer to the product information sheet.
For full details of the complete range of Coats Signal products including Trim and Opti Signal zips, please refer to Coats Signal for Reflective Activewear.
Standard Shade | Pop Colours | ||
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SILVR Silver |
BLACK | 122ZR Hot Pink |
15ANT Lime Green |
Textile Care Labelling
Please ensure machine settings suit the properties of the thread when using Signal for embroidery.
It is important the factory sewing with Coats is correctly instructed in the use of the Signal threads and despite the best bonding technology, the glassbeads can occasionally come off the thread during the sewing process. It is therefore very important that the sewing machines are cleaned down with compressed air at regular intervals. Please contact your local Coats office for technical support.
Disclaimer
Since conditions and applications vary considerably in the use of a product, the customer and/or user should assure herself or himself that the product meets end customer requirements and is suitable for the intended end use. Coats accepts no liability for unsuitable or improper use or application of products.
Information provided above is based on current averages and should be taken only as indicative. Coats accepts no liability for the preciseness and correctness of the information provided.
Product information sheets are updated from time to time, please be sure you are referring to the most recent publication. Coats supports customers with advice on individual applications on request; if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.