String Lasting Cords

• Fiber Type: Polyester

  Finishes: Bonded

  Thread Construction: Twisted Multifilament

  Application: Footwear

• Full Description: Polyester pull strings used for the string lasting of footwear. The string lasting process is comprised of the upper being pulled down over the feather edge of the last and the lasting allowance is turned back under the last. The insole is used for lasting. After closing the upper pieces together, the string lasting cord is sewn around the lasting edge of the upper. The upper is then placed over the last or over the metal mould feet and the ends of the string are drawn tight so that the upper is pulled over the last.

• Advantages:

  • High strength twisted polyester cords engineered for the string lasting of footwear
  • Two sizes available
  • Bonded for excellent cord integrity

• 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
  • Perma Spun® and Excell® (spun polyester thread) and Magic® (air entangled thread) are recommended for serging over the string lasting cords.

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