Industrial sewing threads · Range guide
Gütermann Filan
Filan is a 100% polyester sewing thread for durable seams in mattresses and upholstery. Its twisted continuous filament construction provides a smooth, even surface, tensile strength and abrasion resistance with low moisture absorption. The manufacturer also lists Filan 30, 40 and 60 for standard work-shoe manufacture. The catalogue covers sizes 20, 30, 40, 60 and 80; make-up and colour code identify each product variant.
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Construction
- Continuous filament sewing thread
944 product variants. Price and availability on request.
Filan products
944 variants. Select thread size, make-up and colour.
Screen colours are approximate. Make-up is part of the SKU. Availability of each exact combination is subject to confirmation.
Properties and applications
Thread performance
- 100% polyester, twisted continuous filament thread
- High tensile strength and abrasion resistance
- Smooth surface and even structure
- Low moisture absorption
Typical applications
- Joining and decorative seams in mattresses
- Upholstery, leather and leather goods
- Standard work-shoe manufacture — sizes 30, 40 and 60 as listed in the manufacturer’s footwear table
Thread sizes and make-ups
Reference variants from the manufacturer's technical product page.
| Thread number | Tex | Dtex | Needle NM | Make-up | Manufacturer article | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 135 | 1350(3) | 120–140 | 600 m | 705601 | Select ↗ |
| 20 | 135 | 1350(3) | 120–140 | 2 000 m | 705600 | Select ↗ |
| 30 | 90 | 900(3) | 110–130 | 3 000 m | 705610 | Select ↗ |
| 40 | 70 | 700(3) | 90–110 | 4 000 m | 705620 | Select ↗ |
| 40 | 70 | 700(3) | 90–110 | 8 000 m | 705622 | Select ↗ |
| 60 | 50 | 500(3) | 90–100 | 20 000 m | 705643 | Select ↗ |
| 80 | 30 | 300(3) | 70–90 | 15 000 m | 705632 | Select ↗ |
| 80 | 30 | 300(3) | 70–90 | 27 000 m | 705630 | Select ↗ |
The manufacturer’s article identifies the make-up; colour is specified separately. A BUNDE SKU follows FILAN-size-length-colour. Sizes, make-ups and articles were checked against Gütermann’s German website on 25 September 2026. Colours follow the available Filan shade card; supply of each combination is confirmed when ordering.
No./Tkt. is the manufacturer's thread designation. Tex and dtex express linear density; compare these values together with the construction and material. The dtex notation is retained as published by the manufacturer.
View current manufacturer data ↗Select the needle system, size, point, stitch length and thread tension for the actual material. Verify the seam on a production sample and use the relevant technical document for the selected thread variant.
Technical documentation
Original manufacturer PDFs. Each document's language and scope are indicated below.
Current thread guide — Filan
PDF page 23: sizes 20/30/40/60/80, dtex, NM needles, make-ups and articles. Checked on 25 September 2026.
Manufacturer's original ↗Footwear threads — Filan applications
PDF page 17 (printed page 21): Filan 30/40/60 for standard work-shoe manufacture. This does not establish protective properties of finished footwear.
Manufacturer's original ↗Archived 2025 thread guide — Filan section
General manufacturer catalogue. The Filan section on page 14 covers construction, applications, thread sizes, needles and make-ups.
Manufacturer's original ↗