Coats EcoVerde Epic ® ™ ™

Coats EcoVerde Epic is a 100% recycled premium polyester corespun with

polyester wrap sewing thread that has been precisely engineered to create
durable, attractive seams across a wide range of recycled fabrics and materials.
From delicate silks and leisurewear to robust denims, Coats EcoVerde Epic
ensures an excellent stitch formation and seam appearance – even under the
most demanding production line conditions.

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Why choose Coats EcoVerde™ Epic™? Main Uses:

• Coats EcoVerde Epic is a stronger, more durable, precisely engineered • Fashion apparel for attractive seam appearance and
sewing thread with lower repair rates, lower returns to manufacturer, lower perfect colour matching
irregulars, increased productivity and excellent colour fastness performance
level • Broad category of garments and accessories that
require create durable and attractive seams
• Less energy intensive to produce in comparison to virgin materials, which
results in lower carbon emissions during production • Uniforms and workwear where are needed strong,
durable and pucker-free seams
• Delivers same level of performance as the virgin equivalent range, whilst
offering sustainability benefits • Jeanswear and casual twills requiring resistance to
industrial laundry washing
• World-class quality, greater abrasion resistance and perfect colour matching
also explain why Coats EcoVerde Epic is the thread of choice worldwide • Lingerie women’s swimwear in a wide range of colors
• OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, Product Class I
®

• Less energy intensive to produce in comparison to virgin materials, which

results in lower carbon emissions during production
• Delivers a similar level of performance as the virgin range, whilst offering
sustainability benefits
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified

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 Product Range Chemical Properties
Average Recommended Mineral acids: Resistant to most mineral acids
Article Elongation %
Ticket Tex Length Strength Needle Size
Ticket Min - Max
cN Metric Essentially unaffected by weak alkalis, but less resistant to
Alkalis:
EV51180 180 18 5,000M 784 17 - 22 65 - 75 stronger alkalis, especially at higher temperatures

EV31180 180 18 3,000M 784 17 - 22 65 - 75 Generally unaffected, but soluble in some phenolic
Organic solvents:
compounds
EV51150 150 21 5,000M 980 17 - 22 65 - 75
Bleaching: Unaffected
EV51120 120 24 5,000M 1,186 17 - 26 70 - 90
EV31120 120 24 3,000M 1,186 17 - 26 70 - 90 Insects / microorganisms:
Unaffected
(mildew, rot)
EV51100 100 30 5,000M 1,490 17 - 26 70 - 90
EV31100 100 30 3,000M 1,490 17 - 26 70 - 90 Laundering / dry cleaning: Unaffected
EV51080 080 40 5,000M 1,965 18 - 24 90 - 100
Moisture regain: 0.4%
EV53080 080 40 3,000M 1,965 18 - 24 90 -100
EV51050 050 60 5,000M 3,038 17 - 26 100 - 120
EV53050 050 60 3,000M 3,038 17 - 26 100 - 120 Fastness Properties
EV51040 040 80 5,000M 3,940 18 - 25 100 - 120 Washing Fastness 60°C ISO 105-C10 C Grade 4
EV53040 040 80 3,000M 3,940 18 - 25 100 - 120 Water Fastness ISO 105-E01 Grade 4
EV51030 030 105 5,000M 4,787 18 - 25 110 -130 Hypochlorite Fastness ISO 105-N01 Grade 4
EV53030 030 105 3,000M 4,787 18 - 25 110 -130 Dry Cleaning Fastness ISO 105-D01 Grade 4
EV53025 025 120 3,000M 6,076 18 - 25 120 - 140 Perspiration Fastness ISO 105-E04 Grade 4
EV53020 020 135 3,000M 7,154 18 - 25 120 -140 Artificial Light Fastness ISO 105-B02 Grade 4
EV53012 012 210 3,000M 9,800 20 - 25 180 - 230
These fastness grades represent minimum performance levels and, in practice, the majority of
shades will exceed these levels.

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 Sustainability at Coats Other products in the range

Energy To complement the Coats EcoVerde Epic range, we also have a selection of
We reduce carbon emissions through more efficient use of specialist Epic threads. Each of these have additional benefits specific to the
energy and transitioning to renewable sources whenever they end use.
become available. This is our crucial contribution to combat
climate change. Product Name Description

Materials 100% recycled premium polyester corespun with polyester

Coats EcoVerde wrap thread designed for outdoor wear and engineered to
With Coats EcoVerde we are driving the material transition away Epic AS provide excellent static and dynamic friction values which
from virgin oil-based sewing threads. And we are on target to reduce leakage of ‘down’ through the needle hole.
achieve 60% sustainable materials by 2026. 100% recycled premium polyester corespun with polyester
Coats EcoVerde wrap thread with free of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), an
Epic AWF environmentally friendly, anti-wicking thread for water resistant
Water outdoor wear and workwear.
The colouration or dyeing process is where we use the most 100% recycled premium polyester corespun with polyester
water in our operations. We take great care of water resource Coats EcoVerde wrap high-tech thread which combines the strength,
Epic Rugged performance and superior properties of Epic with bleach-
by reducing our water intensity and through the installation of fastness for a thread that can withstand denim wash processes.
water recycling facilities.
100% recycled premium polyester corespun with polyester
Coats EcoVerde
wrap thread - An ultimate sewing thread for smooth, premium-
Waste Epic Supermax
looking seams on fine tailoring and high quality garments.
Through all our processes we ensure that we recover, re-use
and recycle as much material as possible. Where residual waste 100% recycled premium polyester corespun with polyester
product is unavoidable, the waste is processed responsibly and Coats EcoVerde wrap thread - A pure polyester thread that is a part of the
Epic Multicolour flagship Epic range of threads and gives each garment a truly
always with the smallest impact on the environment.
unique finish.

People Special use Epic products are typically available across a select range of ticket sizes and technical
We have a responsibility to employees, their families, our information will in some cases vary from the above table.
communities and all the people in our wider supply chain
who touch our business. Through policies, programmes and To drive your hidden costs down, talk to Coats. From product audits in
community events, we ensure that safety, wellbeing, fairness, pre-production to the latest technical bulletins, we’ll provide support that
equality, diversity and opportunity are always top of mind for achieves measurable results.
everyone. For more information, talk to your Coats representative today or visit
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Since conditions and applications vary considerably in the use of a product, the customer and/or user should assure themselves that the product meets end customer requirements and is suitable for the intended end use. Coats accepts no liability for unsuitable or improper use or application of products. Information provided is based on
current averages and should be taken only as indicative. Coats accepts no liability for the preciseness and correctness of the information provided. Product information sheets are updated from time to time, please be sure you are referring to the most recent publication. Coats supports customers with advice on individual applications on
request; if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Coats® is a registered trademark of J. & P. Coats, Limited. Coats EcoVerde™ and Epic™ are trademarks of J. & P. Coats, Limited. © Copyright reserved 2024. NOVEMBER 2024

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