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    Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread Buying Guide

    Mettler Buying Guide

    Mettler Cotton - All

    Information Topics

    About Mettler Cotton Thread

    Cotton Thread Weights

    Use by Thread Weight

    Care for Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread

    Oeko-Tex Certification

     

    About Mettler Cotton Thread

    Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread is made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers. It is exceptionally colorfast with a silky finish. It is available in four thicknesses, also known as weights. It is mercerized to increase thread strength, improve needle heat resistance, and reduce shrinkage. All weights are suitable for quilting and sewing with cotton thread, and some sizes are suitable for cotton thread embroidery.

    Cotton Thread Weights

    The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread. From thickest to thinnest, Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread is available in 28 Weight, 40 Weight, 50 Weight, and 60 Weight. The widest color selection is in 50 Weight.

    28-Weight

    Mettler 28-Weight Cotton Thread

    28 weight is the thickest cotton thread in the Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread line. The recommended needle sizes are 110/18 to 130/21. It has an average strength of 5 Lbs. (2.3 kg), and a 6% elongation at break.

    Availability

    • 87 Yd. (80 m) Spools - 30 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 3/4" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9128.

    • 267 Yd. (245 m) Spools - 4 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 1 1/8" in diameter. They are marked Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9129.

    All Mettler 28-Wt Cotton Thread

    40-Weight

    Mettler 40-Weight Cotton Thread

    40 weight is a thicker cotton thread in the Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread line, but it is noticeably thinner than 28 weight. The recommended needle sizes are 80/12 to 90/14. It has an average strength of 2.9 Lbs. (1.3 kg), and a 5% elongation at break.

    Availability

    • 164 Yd. (150 m) Spools - 72 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 3/4" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9136.

    • 500 Yd. (457 m) Spools - 24 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 1 1/8" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9135.

    • 1600 Yd. (1463 m) Cones - 14 colors. These cones are 5" tall, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the bottom, tapering to about 1" in diameter at the top. Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9140.

    All Mettler 40-Wt Cotton Thread

    50-Weight

    Mettler 50-Weight Cotton Thread

    50 weight is the most popular thread size with the widest color selection. It is the only size with variegated selections. It is slightly thinner than 40 Weight. The recommended needle sizes are 80/12 to 90/14. It has an average strength of 2.4 Lbs. (1.1 kg), and a 4% elongation at break.

    Availability

    • Solid colors

      • 164 Yd. (150 m) Spools - 250 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 3/4" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9105.

      • 547 Yd. (500 m) Spools - 72 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 1 1/8" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9104.

      • 2000 Yd. (1829 m) Cones - 67 colors. These cones are 5" tall, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the bottom, tapering to about 1" in diameter at the top. Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9150.

    • Variegated (Multi-Color)

      • 109 Yd. (100 m) Spools - 54 selections. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 3/4" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9075.

      • 500 Yd. (457 m) Spools - 36 selections. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 1 1/8" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9085.

      • 1500 Yd. (1372 m) Cones - 42 selections. These cones are 5" tall, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the bottom, tapering to about 1" in diameter at the top. Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9090.

    All Mettler 50-Wt Cotton Thread

    60-Weight

    Mettler 60-Weight Cotton Thread

    60 Weight is the thinnest cotton thread in the Mettler line. It is thinner than the 50 weight. The recommended needle sizes are 70/10 to 80/12. It has an average strength of 2.4 Lbs. (1.1 kg), and a 4% elongation at break.

    Availability

    • 220 Yd. (200 m) Spools - 214 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 3/4" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9240.

    • 875 Yd. (800 m) Spools - 15 colors. These spools are 2 1/4" long, and 1 1/8" in diameter. They are labeled Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9248.

    • 3000 Yd. (2743 m) Cones - 53 colors. These cones are 5" tall, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the bottom, tapering to about 1" in diameter at the top. Amann Group Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Art. 9160.

    All Mettler 60-Wt Cotton Thread

    Use by Thread Weight

    Basting 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Binding 40-Weight

    Bobbin Lace 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Buttonholes 28-Weight

    Decorative Mending and Stitching 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Decorative Seams 28-Weight

    Denim hems 28-Weight

    Embroidery 40-Weight, 50-Weight, 60-Weight

    Free Motion Couching 60-Weight

    Free Motion Quilting 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Garment Sewing 40-Weight

    Hand and Needle Turn Applique 50-Weight

    Hand Couching 60-Weight

    Hand Embroidery 28-Weight

    Hand Piecing 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Hand Quilting 28-Weight

    Home Machine Quilting 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Linen 60-Weight

    Longarm Quilting 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Long-arm Quilting 60-Weight

    Machine Applique 40-Weight, 50-Weight, 60-Weight

    Machine Embroidery 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Machine Piecing 50-Weight

    Patchwork 40-Weight

    Quilting 28-Weight, 40-Weight, 50-Weight, 60-Weight

    Reverse Applique 50-Weight, 60-Weight

    Row Edge Applique 50-Weight, 60-Weight

    Serger Looper (Not Top Stitch) 50-Weight

    Sewing 40-Weight, 50-Weight, 60-Weight

    Smocking 40-Weight

    Special Highlights 28-Weight

    Terry Cloth 60-Weight

    Thread Painting 40-Weight, 50-Weight

    Topstitching 28-Weight

    Care for Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread

    • Wash at or below 140F (60C).

    • Do not bleach.

    • Tumble dry - medium temperature.

    • Iron - high temperature.

    • Dry clean with any solvent except trichloroethylene.

    Oeko-Tex Certification

    Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton is manufactured in compliance to internationally recognized ecological requirements and is certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX.

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