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Nylon Thread | Why Nylon Isn't Recommended
Nylon thread should not exist in your sewing supplies unless you want the thread to melt. Nylon threads, whether they are woollie-type threads or invisible monofilament threads, have a very low melting temperature, discolor or "yellow" over time, and go brittle.
Polyester threads exist in both the woollie-type and the invisible monofilament. Polyester has a high heat tolerance, will not discolor, or go yellow.
One more thing to check: If your monofilament thread is labeled "polyamide," that is not polyester, but the chemical name for nylon. Don't be fooled.