sewing solutions.

intelligent threads.
amann group. automotive profile.
AMANN is one of the leading producers of high quality sewing and embroidery
threads worldwide. For over 150 years, AMANN has been renowned for its inno-
vative products of exceptional quality. Automotive applications place outstanding
demands upon materials and processes, requiring innovative and reliable compo-
nents. Consequently, AMANN’s highly engineered sewing threads are developed
and manufactured in close cooperation with the automotive industry. Full dedication
to the customers’ needs and requirements is what drives AMANN. This ongoing
commitment ensures that AMANN is the preferred supplier to the global automotive
industry – today and in the future.
Reliability.
Based on its vast expertise in the production
of sewing threads for easy use or heavy duty,
AMANN has been serving the global automotive
industry and its suppliers for many decades.
With expert product solutions from safety critical
airbags to design-relevant interior applications,
AMANN has become an integral part of this
industry.
International Automotive Sales Team.
Professional assistance, quick response and
comprehensive understanding of the nature of
the automotive business guarantee successful
support regarding all business related aspects.
Being part of the international automotive busi-
ness, the AMANN sales team provides the same
support quality worldwide, respecting all local
diversities.
Quality Management.
To secure the highest possible quality standards,
all AMANN production plants serving the
automotive industry are certified according to
DIN EN ISO 9001 respectively to TS 16949.
AMANN is dedicated to meet the customers’
quality requirements.
high quality standards.
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Sewing Advisory.
Providing excellent technical and processing
support at the shop floor level is one of the key
strengths of AMANN’s automotive division.
Technical sewing advisory services include on
site training courses, technical product and pro-
cessing workshops, customised sewing tests, as
well as product and processing recommenda-
tions.
Colour Competence.
Colour is the key when it comes to any interior
design related product application. AMANN‘s
colour competence centre uses the latest state
of the art technology. Experienced specialists
work to meet the customers’ colour requests,
fully complying with all critical standards of the
automotive industry, for example specific light or
colour fastness. A remarkable colour range helps
to cover the most diverse requirements of all the
major automotive manufacturers.
Logistics & Warehousing.
Producing sewing threads for the global sewing
industry, shipping and warehousing are part of
our daily business. Just in time delivery, flexibility
in meeting the changing customer requirements
and efficient logistics management with a huge
range of products – this is what AMANN stands
for.
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AMANN’s Code of Sustainability. AMANN’s sewing threads. Application Product Major characteristic Ticket No. TEX No.

Multidirectional seams, all airbag applications

Oxcel+
Maximum compliance through mini- The hidden benefits. Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, bonded
Needle & bobbin thread 13, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 260, 175,112, 85, 57, 39
mum environmental impact. The combination of carefully selected high
Offering alternative seam construction
Wardex
Over the past years, AMANN has used its best quality raw yarns and processing skills that Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Optional bobbin thread 20 160
efforts to improve the ecological profile of its pro- have been acquired in more than 150 years of
Multidirectional seams, high heat resistance,
duction units, especially with regard to dyeing sewing thread production guarantee the out- Oxcel HT (B) improved working ability of seam
Polyamide 4.6 continuous filament, bonded
technology. standing performance profile of AMANN’s Needle & bobbin thread 20 180
sewing threads. Offering alternative seam construction
• 
Fresh water consumption and consumption Oxcel HT (U)
Airbag Polyamide 4.6 continuous filament, unbonded Optional bobbin thread 20 170
of primary energy have been reduced step Ideally balanced thread twist and elongation Multidirectional seams, very high heat resistance
NC-tech
by step. level, highest possible thread strength level,
®
Nomex DuPontTM continuous filament bonded Needle & bobbin thread 20/1 157
highly consistent thread finish in combination with Multidirectional seams, very high strength &
• 
AMANN‘s production site in Augsburg is KC-tech
a perfectly adjusted precision winding process ®
extreme heat resistance
Kevlar DuPontTM continuous filament, bonded
certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 for guarantee our automotive customers best pro- Needle & bobbin thread 20, 20/1 160, 130
its outstanding environmental management. cessing and seam performance resulting in higher Oxcel-EVO
Multidirectional seams, all airbag applications
No thread produced by AMANN contains Polyester continuous filament, bonded
production efficiency and reduced scrap rates. Needle & bobbin thread 13, 20, 30 330, 205, 145
any substances which represent a risk or are The hidden benefits of AMANN sewing threads: Strongfil
Excellent resistance to abrasion
Car mat
harmful for humans or the environment. Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded
Best performance for our customers – any time. Needle & bobbin thread 40 80

Decorative seams, very good fastness to light

• 
AMANN supports the protection of consu- Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 15, 20 220, 150
mers and the conservation of the environment Bobbin thread 40 73
Console
by complying with the European REACh regu- Decorative seams, handcraft designs, very good
fastness to light, finish T60 for machine sewing
Serabraid
lations. Polyester continuous filament, braided Needle thread 800 T60 380
Bobbin thread: Serafil 20, 40 150, 73

Functional seams, very good fastness to light,

Serafil WR water-repellent finish
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded
Needle & bobbin thread 20 150
Convertible
soft top, Functional seams, water-repellent finish
Rasant WR
headliner Polyester/cotton core spun Needle & bobbin thread 20, 30 170, 94

sabaC Functional seams

25 127
Polyester/polyester core spun Needle & bobbin thread

Decorative seams, very good fastness to light

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 15, 20 220, 150
Bobbin thread 40 73

Decorative seams, handcraft designs, very good

fastness to light, finish T60 for machine sewing
Dashboard Serabraid
Polyester continuous filament, braided Needle thread 800 T60 380
Bobbin thread: Serafil 20, 40 150, 73

Funtional airbag seam

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle & bobbin thread 120 25

Decorative seams, very good fastness to light

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 15, 20 220, 150
Bobbin thread 40 73

Decorative seams, handcraft designs, very good

fastness to light, finish T60 for machine sewing
Door Panel Serabraid
Polyester continuous filament, braided Needle thread 800 T60 380
Bobbin thread: Serafil 20, 40 150, 73

Funtional airbag seam

Serafil
120 25
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle & bobbin thread

best processing and seam performance.

Excellent brilliance of colour, lustrous patterns
possible
ISACORD
Embroidery
Polyester trilobal continuous filament Needle thread 40 27
Bobbin thread: Serafil or sabaC 120 25
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Application Product Major characteristic Ticket No. TEX No. Application Product Major characteristic Ticket No. TEX No.

Decorative seams, excellent resistance to abrasion Strongfil Manual seams, excellent resistance to abrasion,
11/2 236
Strongfil Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded wax finish
Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 13, 20 240, 161
Bobbin thread 30, 40 107, 80
Steering Serafil Decorative, functional and manual seams, very
10, 15, 20 316, 220, 150
wheel Polyester continuous filament, unbonded good fastness to light
Decorative seams, very good fastness to light
Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 10, 15, 20 315, 220, 150 Serabraid Manual seams, very good fastness to light, wax 800, 1000, 440, 590,
Bobbin thread 30, 40 90, 73 Polyester continuous filament, braided finish T90 1200, 1400 890, 1200
Gear shaft
cover Functional seams, excellent resistance to abrasion Multidirectional seams, excellent resistance to
Strongfil Strongbond abrasion
Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 30, 40 107, 180 Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, bonded
Bobbin thread 30, 40 107, 180 Needle & bobbin thread 10, 20, 30, 40 350, 170, 110, 83
Interior
Functional seams, very good fastness to light trim/ Functional Airbag seam
Serafil bonded Strongbond
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 30, 40 90, 73 products Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, bonded Needle thread 20, 30, 40 170, 110, 83
Bobbin thread 30, 40 90, 73 Bobbin thread 80 37

Functional seams, excellent resistance to abrasion Serabond Multidirectional seams, very good fastness to light
Strongfil Polyester continuous filament, bonded Needle & bobbin thread 20, 30, 40 150, 90, 80
Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 30, 40 107, 80
Bobbin thread 30, 40 107, 80

Decorative seams, excellent resistance to abrasion

Strongfil
Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 20, 40 161, 80
Bobbin thread 40 80

Functional seams, very good fastness to light

Serafil
Headrest Needle thread 30, 40 90, 73
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded
Bobbin thread 30, 40 90, 73

Decorative seams, very good fastness to light

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 20, 30, 40 150, 90, 73
Bobbin thread 40 73

Excellent cover effect, overlocking seams

SabaTEX
Polyester continuous filament, texturised Looper thread 100 35
Needle thread: Serafil 80 36

Strongfil Functional seams, excellent resistance to abrasion

Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle & bobbin thread 11 325

Seatbelt Functional seams, very good fastness to light,

Serafil SW=spun-dyed black
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded 8SW, 10SW, 13SW, 370, 315, 243,
Needle & bobbin thread 8,10, 30, 40 350, 270, 90, 73

Functional seams, excellent resistance to abrasion

Strongfil
Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 30, 40 107, 80
Bobbin thread 30, 40 107, 80

Functional seams, very good fastness to light

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 20, 30 150, 90
Bobbin thread 20, 30 150, 90

Decorative seams, excellent resistance to abrasion

Strongfil
Polyamide 6.6 continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 13, 20 240, 161
Bobbin thread 30, 40 107, 80

Seat cover Decorative seams, very good fastness to light

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 10, 15, 20 315, 220, 150
Bobbin thread 20, 40 150, 73

Decorative seams, handcraft designs, very good

fastness to light, finish T60 for machine sewing
Serabraid
Polyester continuous filament, braided
Needle thread 800 T60 380
Bobbin thread: Serafil 20, 40 150, 73

Functional Airbag Seam

Serafil
Polyester continuous filament, unbonded Needle thread 20, 30, 40 150, 90, 73
Bobbin thread 80 36
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