Upper thread

Seam quality and testing
The thread system supplied from above the material in a sewing or embroidery process.
Also known as
Top thread
Not to be confused with Depending on the machine, the more precise term may be needle thread.
Translations
DE Oberfaden
FR Fil supérieur
ES Hilo superior
IT Filo superiore
CN 面线
VN Chỉ trên