Black Barbob Type L (Box of 50)

Black Type L Pre-Wound Barbobs, Box of 50

Black Type L Barbobs are ready-wound bobbins for compatible sewing machines, providing a convenient lower-thread supply for professional upholstery and production sewing.

Supplied in a box of 50, they remove the need to repeatedly wind individual bobbins and are particularly useful in busy furniture, cushion, mattress and soft-furnishing workrooms.

see the Sewing Threads & Barbobs range for pre-wound bobbins and professional machine-sewing threads.

Ready-Wound Bobbins for Upholstery Production

Pre-wound Barbobs can help reduce interruptions during repetitive sewing by keeping replacement bobbins ready for use.

They are particularly useful for:

• Furniture upholstery
• Sofa and chair covers
• Seat and back cushions
• Piped cushion seams
• Zip panels
• Mattress and bedding manufacture
• Soft furnishings
• General production sewing

A box of 50 is especially practical where black lower thread is used regularly throughout the workroom.

Check That Your Machine Uses Type L

The Type L specification is important when choosing pre-wound bobbins.

Type L and Type G are different bobbin formats and should not be regarded as interchangeable simply because they may look similar.

Before ordering, check:

• Sewing-machine specification
• Existing bobbin
• Bobbin case
• Bobbin format
• Overall dimensions
• Correct fit within the machine

If your machine requires the alternative format, choose Black Barbob Type G, Box of 50.

An incorrectly sized bobbin can affect free rotation, thread delivery, tension and stitch formation.

Black Bobbin Thread for Dark Upholstery

Black is a useful lower-thread colour for many dark upholstery materials and concealed furniture seams.

Typical applications include black, charcoal, dark grey and other dark-coloured covers used on sofas, chairs, cushions and soft furnishings.

For furniture coverings, browse Status Fabrics' Vinyl & Fabric range.

Where the underside of the seam is hidden, an exact match between upper and lower thread may not always be necessary. Where either thread could show, test the completed stitch on an offcut before production sewing.

Pair with the Correct Upholstery Thread

The upper and lower threads work together to form the finished machine stitch.

When setting up the machine, consider:

• Upper-thread construction
• Needle system and size
• Bobbin compatibility
• Upper and lower tension
• Material thickness
• Number of layers
• Seam construction
• Required stitch appearance

For strong upholstery construction seams, see Somabond 40's Bonded Nylon Sewing Thread.

For an alternative machine-thread construction, M36 PolyCotton Corespun Sewing Thread is available in a broad selection of upholstery colours.

Test the complete combination of thread, bobbin, needle, material and machine settings before starting finished work.

Use it for Cushions, Piping & Zip Panels

Ready-wound Type L Barbobs are particularly convenient when manufacturing multiple cushions or furniture covers with the same sewing setup.

For piped cushion borders and upholstered furniture edges, browse Piping Cords.

For removable cushion covers and furniture access panels, explore the Zipping range.

Piping, folded seam allowances and zip panels create additional material layers, so test the thread and bobbin through the thickest section of the intended seam.

Other Type L Barbob Colours

supplies Type L pre-wound Barbobs in several practical upholstery colours:

• Beige Barbob Type L, Box of 50 for beige, cream and neutral materials
• Brown Barbob Type L, Box of 50 for brown, tan and earthy upholstery shades
• White Barbob Type L, Box of 50 for white and pale materials

Keeping commonly used colours available can make it easier to select an appropriate lower thread without stopping to wind a fresh bobbin for every job.

Store Pre-Wound Barbobs Cleanly

Store unused Barbobs in their original box or a clean bobbin container and protect them from dust, loose fibres, adhesive overspray, oil and workshop debris.

Type G and Type L stock should be kept separately labelled to prevent the two formats becoming mixed.

For routine machine maintenance, 125ml Sewing Machine Oil can be used sparingly at the lubrication points specified by the sewing-machine manufacturer.

Keep oil away from stored thread, bobbins and finished upholstery materials.

Black Type L Barbobs supplied as a box of 50 pre-wound bobbins for compatible upholstery and industrial sewing machines.

Ready-wound bobbins save time compared with winding individual bobbins, making them particularly useful for furniture upholstery, cushion manufacture, soft furnishings, mattress work and repetitive production sewing.

Black is used for black, charcoal, dark grey, navy and other dark upholstery materials where a dark lower thread is required.

Type L and Type G Barbobs are different bobbin formats and are not interchangeable. Always check the sewing-machine specification, bobbin case or existing bobbin before ordering.

For the alternative format, see Black Barbob Type G. Other Type L colours include Beige Barbob Type L, Brown Barbob Type L and White Barbob Type L.

see the Sewing Threads & Barbobs or wider Sewing Threads & Twines range.