Abstract: A method for draw-off of polyamide threads at very high speeds, say 1800 to 5000 m/min, while maintaining high quality threads and producing stable packages. The method comprises heat treating the threads, after an initial air-blast cooling, by passing them through a spinning duct the walls of which are heated to a preselected temperature below 140.degree. C. and above T.sub.min. Minimum calculated from the following equation: ##EQU1## wherein v=draw-off speed in m/min, and T.sub.a is a temperature value=O for spinning ducts over 1500 mm in length, or 6.degree. C. for each 100 mm reduction in duct length under 1500 mm. The heat treated threads are subjected to a finishing and wetting operation and then drawn off at the high speed.