Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread Buying Guide
Mettler Buying Guide
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Care for Mettler Silk-Finish 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.
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
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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Variegated (Multi-Color)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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All Mettler 50-Wt Cotton Thread
60-Weight
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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Wash at or below 140F (60C).
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Do not bleach.
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Tumble dry - medium temperature.
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Iron - high temperature.
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Dry clean with any solvent except trichloroethylene.
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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Thread Specials and Closeouts - Up to 50% Off
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- Save up to 50% on thread closeouts.
- New specials are added often.
- Great for sewing practice or building a color stash.
Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.
- Nylon thread is strong, smooth-sewing, durable and easy to use.
- Nylon is a great thread for leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Use up to size 69 nylon in most home sewing machines.
- Buy what you need - We have nylon thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.
Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.
- Polyester looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.
- Polyester thread is UV resistant. It is great for outdoor use with fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Use up to size 69 polyester thread in most home sewing machines.
- Buy what you need - We have Polyester thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.
Kevlar (TM) Thread - Kevlar thread is strong and withstands temperatures up to 800F.
- Kevlar thread does not melt. It turns to ash.
- Size-for-size, Kevlar thread is on average 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.
- Kevlar thread has a low stretch at around 2% over time.
- Buy what you need - We have Kevlar thread on single small spools and large spools.
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All Embroidery Products
Embroidery Information
Robison-Anton Conversion Charts
Thread to Needle Size Chart
Robison-Anton - The full line of 40-Wt Robison-Anton machine embroidery thread
Embroidery Thread - Backings - Hoops - Thread closeouts, backings and hoops for major makes and models.
- The full line of Robison-Anton thread in Super Brite Polyester, Super Strength Rayon, J Metallic, Moonglow, Super Strength Variegated, Twister Tweed and Color Cards.
- We also have great values on name-brand closeout king spools for under $6.00, and Grab-Bags by the Pound.
- Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Over 120 products available. Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides and parts.
All Needles
Needles Information
Thread To Needle Size Chart
Machine To Needle Reference
Groz-Beckert Publications
Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.
- Find the needles you need in one place.
- Machine To Needle Reference.
- Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.
- Thread to needle size chart.
- New - Needles for shoe patcher machines.
Prewound Bobbins
Prewound Bobbin Buying Guide
Bobbin Style to Machine Reference
Prewound Bobbin Style Guide
Prewound Bobbins - Save time with pre-loaded bobbins.
- Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.
- Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.
- Wide selection of half-price bobbins.
- Find the right bobbin for your machine.
Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.
- Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.
- Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.
- Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.
- 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.
Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton and Aurifil closeouts.
- Mettler cotton from thinnest to thickest in 60, 50, 40, and 28-weights.
- Aurifil cotton closeouts at 35% off.
- Mettler and Aurifil are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers.
- The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread.
Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.
- Maxi-Lock - Tex 27 - Over 90 solid and variegated colors on 3000-Yd spools.
- Excell - Same as Maxi-Lock on 6000-Yd spools - Around 12 colors.
- Maxi-Lock Stretch - High elasticity thread in over 35 colors.
- Closeouts in spun polyester, poly-core silk, and more.
Crafts Threads: Waxed Thread - Imitation Sinew - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread or sinew. Check owners manual.
- Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent.
- Great for leather, canvas, vinyl, and heavy fabrics.
- 70-Yd tubes from Maine Thread in 6 sizes - Over 36 colors.
- Closeout - Nylon coils, and waxed polyester-linen tubes.
Bag Closing Thread - FDA Compliant.
- Use to seal paper, polypropylene, cotton and jute bags.
- Also a strong, inexpensive, and knot free thread.
- Comes in 4-ply and 5-ply thicknesses.
- Available in 8-Oz, 5-Lb, and 20-Lb cones.
Sewing Accessories - Notions and accessories that make sewing easier.
- Thread cone holders let you use economical king spools with sewing machines that only accept mini spools.
- Thread sock stops puddling by gently holding the thread in place while it is on the spool.
- Scissors, shears, snips and cutters made by Kretzer, Consew Smooth Cut, Fiskar and Slice.
- Velcro (TM) and other hook-and loop, measuring tools and tool kits