ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE, SEWING THREAD WSS-M8P25-C

PERFORMANCE, SEWING THREAD , DRY , SHIFT BOOT WSS- M8P 25- D

1. SCOPE

This specification defines the performance requirements for sewing threads used in functional and
decorative purposes tor interior trim vehicle components.

2. APPLICATION

This specification was released originally for material used in sewing operations in the manufacture of
interior trim vehicle components. Table 1 indicates recommended usage per thread size (Tex/Metric-M)
and fiber content. Other applications not listed in this table will be considered after evaluation by
Materiats Engineering based on the proposed use.

Nylon is the recommended fiber content. Certain regions (for example China) may require the use of
polyester due to fiber availability. Polyester thread will be required for areas of high UV exposure such
as Instrument Panels (IP ' s) for decorative stitching .

WSS- M8P25- C contains the typical lubricant on the thread as selected by the thread supplier

WSS - M8P25 - D is produced dry to aid in the shift boot component level testing far liquid penetration.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Threads to be used in the application of serging and embroidery for floor mats must meet WSS - M8P22 -
A , Performance, Floor Mat, Serge and Embroidery Thread, In addition , specific material specification
WSB- M15H64- A/latest will need to be met based on application use.

3.1 APPROVED SOURCES

This specification requires the use of approved sources. Only the sources identified on the
Ford Approved Source List ( ASL) can be used when this specification is listed on the drawing,
CAD file, or other documents. The list of approved sources is located within Ford at
www mats. ford,com or available externally through a Ford Materials Engineer.

3,2 APPEARANCE

The color, pattern, and finish shall match the approved Corporate Design master sample

3.3 BALANCE

Take a one meter length of sewing thread drawn freely from the side of the spool (without undue
tension and without passing it through any restriction such as fingers, etc.) and bring the thread
together to form a free hanging loop. In this position, the thread must not twist upon itself more
than twice .

3.4 NUMBER OF KNOTS

The thread spool shall be free from all imperfections of such character which would cause the
thread to break during sewing.
Date Action Revisions Rev . 02
2018 04 09 Editorial See Summary of Revisions D. Murtonen, IMA
2018 01 24 Editorial Added examples in table 1 D Murtonen, NA
2016 02 29 Released D Murtonen, FIMA
Controlled document at www .MATS. ford.com Copyrighi © 50 lft Fond Global Tedinologies, LLC Page 1 of 5
 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

WSS- M8P25-C/D

3 ,5 IDENTIFICATION

Each sped of thread must bear the name of the manufacturer, color suffix, and yarn size.

3.6 PACKING

The material must be packed in such a way that no slippage of the thread layers or any other
damage occurs during transit

3.7 CONSTRUCTION PROPERTIES

All properties must be tested per each color package submitted, per each Tex /Metric-M

Table 1 indicates performance requirements per Thread Type Designation for Thread Size (Tex or
Metric-M and Fiber and common applications for each Thread type.

3.7. 1 Tensile Strength See Table 1

(ISO 2062. Method A, B or C )

3.7.2 Tensile Strength after Aging

(ISO 2062, Method A, BorC)

3,7.2.1 After Heat Age 70%of original data

-
(7 days at 100 +/ 2 *C, AATCC
Evaluation Procedure 1)

37.2.2 After Ultraviolet Report Only

(F!_TM BO 116 - 01, 225.6 kj/m £)

37,3 Elongation See Table 1

(ISO 2062, Method A , B or C )

37.4 Resistance to Fade Rating 4 min

(FLTM BO 116-01, ISO 105 A - G 2/
AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 )

All Applications ( excluding IP Polyester Thread) 225.6 kj/m £

IP Decorative Polyester Thread 451,2 kJ/m 2

37.5 Heat Aging Rating 4 min

( 7 days at 90 +/ - 2 &C, AATCC Evaluation
Procedure 1)

3.7.6 Resistance to Crocking

(FLTM BN 107-01 , AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2)

Dry Rating 4 min

Wet Rating 4 min

CopyrtgM 02016, Ford Global Tethnologiss. LLC Page 2 of 5

 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

WSS- M8P25-C/D
3.8 FUNCTIONAL SEWING TEST

After the thread has been tested per the requirements stated above, it shall be assessed by a sewing
test conducted under normal production conditions. The thread must process under production
conditions without any reservations and meet the sewn seam requirements of the cover material
specifications . Supplier's deliveries can be rejected because of excessive rates of breakage and/ or
other manufacturing difficulties (knots, foreign matter, etc ). In addition , after sewing, the thread shall
not exhibit objectionable streaks or any change in hue or purity of color , or transfer residue.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification. Contact gmfs@ford.com for questions concerning Engineering Material Specifications.

Drawing call-outs shall state Thread Type Designation and Size. Examples would be:
WSS- M8P25- A/N9Q, WSS- M8P25- A/Tex 90/Nylon or WSS-M8P 25- A/M3 0/Nylon

Refer to Table 1 for Thread Type Designations. N90= Nylon, Tex 90/M30.

4.1 Purchase departments will ensure that the material defined in this specification and shipped to
any one assembly plant will be produced by one supplier only. In the event of a Global
Program or Regional duplication , each regional location of the supplier for this specification
must provide a construction package and be approved to meet this specification.

4.2 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

Suppliers desiring approval of their materials shall first obtain an expression of interest from
Purchasing , Design or Product Development , and Materials Engineering, The supplier shall
submit a completed copy of their laboratory test reports, signed by a qualified and authorized
representative of the test facility, demonstrating full compliance with all the requirements of the
Material Specification. Tested material samples must be available for review upon request and
kept for a minimum of one year. Upon request, the supplier will review the associated quality
control documents (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Certification
testing) with Ford.

4.3 SUPPLIER ' S ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY

Ail materials must be equivalent in all characteristics to the material upon which approval was
originally granted.

Prior to making any changes to the material originally approved, whether or not such changes
affect the material' s ability to meet the specification requirements, the supplier shall notify the
affected Supplier Technical Assistance ( STA) , Purchasing , and Materials Engineering activities
of the proposed changes ( with reasons) by submission of a completed Suppliers Request for
Engineering Approval, SREA.

For parts and components using Ford Engineering Material Specifications, all samples tested
to the specifications for Design Verification ( DV ), Production Verification ( PV) and Producation
Part Approval Process ( PPAP ) sign off must be kept until Job 1 .

4.4 RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT STANDARD

Substance restrictions imposed by regulations or Company direction applies to the materials

addressed by this document. The restrictions are identified in the Restricted Substance
Management Standard WSS -M99P9999 - A /latest which is updated yearly. It is the supplier’s
responsibility to comply with this standard on a continuing basis.

CopyrtgM 02016, Ford Global Tethnologiss. LLC Page 3 of 5

 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

WSS- M8P25-C/D
5, SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

2018 04 09 Editorial - Changes seat belt webbing to seat belt applications in table 1

2018 01 24 Editorial - Added examples in table 1

Copyrt0M ® 2Oie, Ford Global Teehnoiogfes, LLC Page 4 of 5

 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Table 1

Guideline ( but not all inclusive) for Thread Applications for Functional and Decorative Usage

Thread Type N30 N70 N90 N135 N150 N210

Designation
Texture Code
for Color and NNNA NNNB NNNC NNND NNNE NNNF
Materials
Fiber Nylon Nylon Nylon Nylon Nylon Nylon

Thread Size
Tex 30 Tex 70 Tex 90 Tex 150 Tex 210
Tex 135 M20
Meo M40 M30 M18 Ml 3
Air Bag for
Seating-
Seating , Seating -
Air Bag for Decorative Steering
Typical Seating,
IP -Join Join Seam &
Steering Wheel, Gear
Seam, Seat Decorative Seat Belt
Application Embroidery , Wheel, Gear Knob, Shift
Belt Seating,
IP- Join Seam Knob , Shift Boot
Applications IP - Join Seam
Boot
Property/ Test
Unit Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement
Method
Tensile
Strength ISO
cN, min. 1800 4400 5400 9000 9500 13500
2062 Method
A, B or C

Elongation minimum % 16% 12% 12% 12% 12% 12%

Thread Type
P 30 P70 P90 P135 P150 P210
Designation

Fiber Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyester

Texture Code
for Color and PPPA PPPB PPPC PPPD PPPE PPPF
Materials
Tex 30 Tex 70 Tex 90 Tex 135 Tex 150 Tex 210
Thread Size
M80 M40 M30 M20 Mie M13
IP Decorative IP-Decorative
Embroidery
NO {Global) [Global) NO
Typical (Regional IP -Decorative
application at /Steering /Steering application at
Application Only , Not [Global)
FNA)
this time Wheel (EU) - Wheel [ EU) - this time
Decorative Decorative
Property/Test
Unit Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement
Method
Tensile
Strength ISO
cN, min. 1700 3700 5400 7500 8300 9000
2062 Method
A, B or C
Elongation minimum % 10% 10% 10% 11% 11% 11%

All properties must be tested per each color package submitted, per Tex /M.

Copyrt0M ® 2Ol 6, Ford Global Tethnologpes. LLC Page 5 of 5