Gutermann Metallic & Specialist Threads

The Gutermann Metallic & Specialist threads are exactly that, a range of metallic style or otherwise specialist threads designed for specific purposes. This category has a selection of practical sewing threads, decorative sewing threads & Embroidery threads. Styles available included are as follows:-

Gutermann Jeans Thread 100m - A Bi-colour 70% polyester/ 30% cotton mix thread specifically designed to be the perfect match for darning jeans, either by hand or machine. The thickness of this thread is No./Tkt. 75 - Dtex 430(2) and comes with a recommended needle of NM Universal Needle 80-100. Suitable for normal washing up to 95°C, Hot Ironing, Tumble drying & Dry cleaning.

Gutermann Glowy 40 100m - A Universal machine embroidery thread with a difference! This 100% polyester thread has the special feature of being glow in the dark after being subjected to light exposure, the intensity of which will determine the duration of the glow. The thickness of this thread is No. 110 - Dtex 266(2) and is suitable for normal washing up to 30°C, moderate tumble drying & dry cleaning (Do Not Iron). Following these washing guidelines and the thread is good for up to 50 wash cycles before any reduction in the luminosity. 

Gutermann Metallic Effect 50m - The ideal thread to add a little glitter & sparkle effect to your decorative seams, ornamental stitches & creative crafts. Suitable as a needle & reel thread, with a recommend needle of Universal 100-110. The thread itself is a 70% Polyamide / 30% Polyester mix, with a thickness of No./Tkt. 90 - Dtex 330(1). Advisable to wash up to 30°C, moderate tumble drying & dry cleaning (Do Not Iron).

Gutermann Sulky Metallic - A high quality metallic machine embroidery thread available in a wide range of sparkling colours to really make those embroidery motifs shine. The thread is a 60% Polyamide / 40% Polyester mix with a thickness of No. 135 - Dtex 215(1) and a recommended metallic machine embroidery needle size of NM 80-90. Suitable for washing up to 60°C along with moderate heat tumble drying & dry cleaning (Do Not Iron). This thread is available in 200m & 500m spools.

Gutermann Holoshimmer 200m - A spectacular holographic metallic effect thread designed for embroidery motifs with large areas of satin stitch & a low stitch density. The strong glittering effects this thread offers are exceptionally eye catching and sure to bring out the decorative flare on ornamental stitches & decorative seams. The thread is a Polyester/ Polyethylene mix with a thickness of No./Tkt. 160 - Dtex 190(1) and a recommended metallic machine embroidery needle size of NM 80-90. Suitable for washing up to 60°C along with moderate heat tumble drying & dry cleaning (Do Not Iron).

Gutermann Sliver 200m - This universal metallic effect thread which is made from fine strips of metal ribbon, is ideal for weaving glimmering accents & iridescent embroidery stitches into any embroidery motif.  It's uniform surface allows for a smooth & highly sparkling effect in all ornamental stitches & decorative seams. The thread is a Polyester/ Polyethylene mix with a thickness of No./Tkt. 175 - Dtex 170(1) and a recommended metallic machine embroidery needle size of NM 80-90. Suitable for washing up to 60°C along with moderate heat tumble drying & dry cleaning (Do Not Iron).

Gutermann Sparkly 100m - A Two-Tone metallic effect thread that is ideal for numerous decorative project from cards, placemats to clothing and bags, along with everything in between. This high quality thread, blends a metallic sparkle with a black to really shimmer through and add depth to your projects. Equally suitable for use as a tracer yarn to add beautiful shimmering effects to your knitting or crochet projects. A polyester/polyamide thread with a thickness of Tkt No. 90 - Dtex 330 (1) and a recommended universal needle of NM 100-110. Suitable for washing up to 30°C along with moderate heat tumble drying. Not suitable for hot ironing.