Made in Germany to the highest technical standards. No fibre lint when sewing. TKt No. 100, Tex: 30, Dtex: 300, 2-ply.
A fine 50 weight cotton thread but strong with a silky finish for those who prefer to sew with cotton. Suitable for hand or machine sewing, Gutermann Cotton Thread is a 100% longstaple mercerized cotton sewing thread.
Gutermann Hand Quilting Thread is a 40 weight 3-ply natural Cotton Thread but strong with a silk-like luster for those who prefer to sew with natural fibers.
100% Polyester. Thread thickness # 40. Recommended for use with needle size 90-110.
Gutermann 50wt Sew All Polyester Thread – Red Rock Threads.
A thread is labeled 40 wt. when 40 kilometers of that thread weighs 1 kilogram. A 30 wt. thread is heavier because it takes only 30 kilometers of thread to weigh one kilogram.
It is listed on the spool. The important thing to remember about thread weight is that the bigger the number the lighter, or finer, the thread is. Manufacturers measure the length of one gram of thread. If it is 40 meters long, then the thread weight is 40.
40wt is a thread that is significantly heavier than 60wt, and noticeably heavier than the 50wt. While it is always good to have different size threads on hand, just in case, I don't usually sew on heavy fabrics, but I do consider the 40wt thread essential for my sewing stash.
When discussing weight of thread, the smaller the number, the thicker the thread. The weight is determined by how many meters of thread it takes for a skein to weigh one kilogram. In this case, the 40 wt thread is slightly thicker (heavier) than the 50 wt thread.
A 30 weight thread is heavier than a 50 weight because it is denser and takes only 30 kilometers to equal one kilogram compared to 50. – The fraction on the thread spool tells you the weight and the number of plies or strands twisted together (for instance, 60/2 is 60 weight thread with 2 plies).
Medium Weight Threads
These are the types of threads that you will most frequently find, most often 40 or 50wt. They can be used for most construction, quilting, machine embroidery, sergers, and general purpose sewing.
Gutermann Topstitch is the thickest of the Gutermann threads. It is suitable for decorative top stitching, hand-sewn button holes, dolls' faces and other stitched embellishment applications.
What types of thread does Aurifil currently produce? We are proud to offer our 100% Egyptian Cotton thread in 12wt, 28wt, 40wt, 50wt, 80wt, 40wt/3ply and a 6-strand floss. Our Wool thread is available in 12wt and we also produce a Nylon Monofilament.
Mettler Metrosene Polyester Thread 50 Weight 500m/547yd Spool.
Mettler Poly Sheen Twine Thread 40 wt.
Tex 70 is the heaviest commercial size recommended for home sewing machines. Heavier threads make your stitching more visible. The thread size measures the thread's thickness. If another weight is given for thread (like ounces), it refers to the amount of thread on the spool.
Perfect for use as hand sewing thread, or quilting thread!
Such a thin thread is perfect for a variety of techniques, including English Paper Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Embroidery, Machine Applique, Free Motion Quilting, Free Motion Couching, and more. Needle Recommendations: 70/10 or 80/12 Microtex/Sharp or Embroidery Needle (80wt in the bobbin) #10 hand sewing needle.
The three most common sizes of thread in the U.S. are 30, 40, and 50 wt. (For comparison, all-purpose thread is usually 40 wt.) It's best to know your project and possible strain on the seams before choosing a thread.
40 weight thread can be used for free-motion techniques, appliqué, garment construction, quilting, tacking…the list goes on! 40 weight thread can also be used in partnership with other threads.
cotton thread for quilting projects. Higher quality 50 wt. threads offer a nice thin thread that won't add a lot of bulk to seams when piecing a quilt. They are also ideal for machine quilting, appliqué, hand piecing, and hand appliqué.
The Aurifil is a 2-ply thread (referred to as 50/2), while the Mettler is 3-ply (50/3). The second number indicates how many plies of thread are twisted together to create the final product. These are the threads I've mentioned, along with Gutermann cotton, which I find rather unpleasant to work with.
So Fine! is a lint-free, matte-finish, smooth 50 wt. 3 filament polyester thread.