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EMBROIDERY
Embroidery
masterclass
Here are just a few of the questions the Madeira Threads sales team are asked on a regular basis.
Q: What is the difference between polyester and Q: Is polyester thread flame retardant? What type of fluorescent colours.
rayon thread? Which type should I be using? thread is flame retardant?
A: Polyneon, the brand name of Madeira's high A: Standard polyester embroidery thread will melt Q: Does Madeira have any empty boxes or cone
sheen polyester thread, is recommended when you and stick to the skin. For heat and flame resistant holders for storage?
need a yarn which will be heavily stressed, for thread try the Firefighter range available in 24 A: Yes we have the empty starter kit boxes that
embroideries on industrial textiles or any that are to colours, ideal for workwear and protective clothing. can hold 47 1000m cops each in it's own
be washed extremely frequently. It also has high Made from 100% Aramid the fibre used for Nomex. compartment. Alternatively we have 24 peg
resistance to chlorine, bleaches and artificial wooden cone stand, this can either be free
whiteners this is why it is often recommended on Q: Do you have a replacement for Tanne or a similar standing or fixed to a wall, ideal for storage of
work wear. thread with a matt finish in your range? Madeira cones.
Madeira Classic, the universal favourite, is made A: New to our range this year is our Frosted Matt
from viscose, or rayon as also known. Madeira thread. It's the world's first truly matt finish and Q: Do I need to use silicone spray to prevent my
Classic has a high natural sheen, is incredibly extreme light fastness embroidery thread, with the threads from breaking and looping?
flexible in production, kind to machines and added benefit of chlorine resistance and available in A: No! Do not use silicone spray on embroidery
environmentally friendly . 161 beautiful colours, including seven amazing thread, this was a traditional method used on
sewing thread. Extra lubrication of good quality
embroidery thread set up correctly on the machine
should not be necessary.
Q: What are the differences between Madeira's
plain, sided and magnetic pre wound bobbins and
which type should I be using?
A: When it comes to pre-wound bobbins it's more
about personal preference and what works best
for you. The difference between sided and non-
sided are that sided pre wounds cannot fit in
some bobbin cases and on the other hand, some
customers believe that the sides guide the thread
better. Magnetic core pre wound bobbins are
highly recommended, as they will provide you
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