A&E‘s Sunstop® is a high performance multifilament polyester sewing thread, offering advanced ultra-violet light protection. Sunstop® is ideal for outdoor applications where seam strength retention and fade prevention during UV exposure are required.

Advantages:

• Improved resistance to strength loss from UV exposure over standard polyester filament thread
• Good seam strength
• Consistent diameter and excellent ply security
• Superior Sewability
• Non wick treatment to limit moisture migration
• Advanced UV protection helps reduce color fade from UV exposure.
• Available in standard marine and awning colors

Comments:

• Fiber Resistance to Acid- Excellent
• Fiber Resistance to Alkali- Fair
• Fiber Resistance to Bleach- Excellent
• Fiber Abrasion Resistance- Good
• Fiber Resistance to Heat- 145 deg C (Highest continuous temperature before breakdown)
• Fiber Melting Point- 265 deg C

• Outdoor Applications
  ●Marine
  ●Automotive
  ●Awnings
  ●Shade Sails
  ●Patio Furnishings
  ●Tents
  ●Umbrellas