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Robison-Anton Guide

Robison-Anton Embroidery Thread Buying Guide | The Thread Exchange

Color cards, conversion charts, and catalogue

  • Polyester & Rayon Color Cards: Available at cost.
  • Color Conversion Charts: Match Robison-Anton colors to many other brands.
  • Free Robison-Anton Catalogue Download: Full product line reference.

Robison-Anton thread families

Super Brite Polyester Embroidery Thread

Robison-Anton Super Brite Polyester Thread

40‑weight trilobal polyester - 453 colors - High‑sheen, durable embroidery thread

Super Brite Polyester is Robison-Anton's premium twisted polyester embroidery thread, engineered for brilliant color, exceptional durability, and a high‑sheen stitch appearance. Made from high‑tenacity trilobal polyester, it delivers excellent colorfastness and performance across all embroidery applications.

Features

  • High‑tenacity, super‑bright trilobal polyester filament
  • Excellent colorfastness compared to rayon
  • Versatile - suitable for all embroidery applications
  • Available in 453 brilliant colors

Benefits

  • Excellent sewability with fewer thread breaks
  • Excellent stitch formation and consistent appearance
  • Available in both Mini‑King (1,100 yd) and King (5,500 yd) spools
  • Both spool types include the easy‑storage snap base
  • Color selection showcased on the SBP Quick Reference Shade Card

Care tips for garments made with Super Brite Polyester

  • Wash on delicate cycle using mild detergent
  • Small amounts of chlorine bleach may be used when necessary
  • Avoid leaving embroidered garments soaking or piled while wet
  • May be dry‑cleaned - use caution with dark shades and avoid pre‑spotting agents
  • Suitable for industrial laundering when proper Fabricare Institute procedures are followed

Specifications

  • Thread Type: #122 Super Brite Polyester
  • Size: 40 weight (120/2 polyester)
  • Recommended Needle: 65/9 - 75/11
  • Colors: 453 shades

King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 5,000 meters (5,500 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 4 oz (113 g)

Mini‑King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 1,000 meters (1,100 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 1 oz (28 g)

Super Strength Rayon Embroidery Thread

Robison-Anton Super Strength Rayon Thread

40‑weight twisted rayon - 370 colors - Premium high-luster filament

Super Strength Rayon is Robison-Anton's premium twisted rayon embroidery thread, engineered for applications where a silky sheen and soft hand are essential. It is produced from high‑tenacity, ultra‑luster rayon filament, giving it brilliant color and a smooth, luxurious feel.

Features

  • Made from high‑tenacity, high‑luster rayon filament
  • Exceptionally smooth, soft hand
  • Ideal for embroidery requiring a silky, lustrous appearance
  • Available in 370 brilliant colors

Performance benefits

  • Excellent sewability with fewer thread breaks
  • Excellent stitch formation and consistent appearance
  • Available in both Mini‑King (1,100 yd) and King (5,500 yd) spools
  • Both spool types feature the easy‑storage snap base
  • Color selection showcased on the SSR Quick Reference Shade Card

Specifications

  • Thread Type: #122 Super Strength Rayon
  • Size: 40 weight (120/2 rayon)
  • Recommended Needle: 65/9 - 75/11

King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 5,000 meters (5,500 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 4 oz (113 g)

Mini‑King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 1,000 meters (1,100 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 1 oz (28 g)

Moonglow Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Embroidery Thread

Robison-Anton Moonglow Glow-in-the-Dark Thread

40‑weight fluorescing polyester - 8 glow‑in‑the‑dark colors - Long‑lasting glow effect

Moonglow is Robison-Anton's best‑running glow‑in‑the‑dark embroidery thread. It produces a bright fluorescent glow that recharges with available light and maintains its luminosity wash after wash. The twisted polyester multifilament construction gives it strength, smooth running performance, and dependable abrasion resistance.

Features

  • Twisted polyester multifilament fluorescing thread
  • Good abrasion resistance for durable embroidery
  • Glow effect lasts through approximately 50 wash cycles
  • Available in 8 fluorescent colors that glow in the dark

Specifications

  • Denier: 240
  • Size: 40 weight
  • Recommended Needle: 70/10 - 80/12
  • Colors: 8 fluorescent shades

King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 2,286 meters (2,500 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 4 oz (113 g)

Mini‑King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 457 meters (500 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 1 oz (28 g)

"J" Metallic Embroidery Thread

Robison-Anton J Metallic Embroidery Thread

40‑weight metallic thread - 24 colors - High‑luster decorative performance

"J" Metallic is Robison-Anton's highest‑grade metallic embroidery thread, designed for decorative stitching, embellishment, and specialty applications that demand maximum brilliance. Built on a strong nylon core, it delivers excellent durability, smooth sewability, and a bright, reflective stitch appearance.

Features

  • Premium metallic thread for embroidery and embellishment
  • Exceptional high‑luster stitch appearance
  • Nylon core provides strength and long‑term durability
  • Available in 24 metallic colors
  • Smooth, reliable sewability on modern embroidery machines
  • Bleach‑resistant construction

Benefits

  • Consistent metallic shine across all stitch types
  • Reduced breakage due to reinforced nylon core
  • Ideal for lettering, accents, borders, and decorative designs
  • Performs well at moderate embroidery speeds
  • Supported by Robison-Anton's global distribution network

Specifications

  • Thread Type: 260 denier metallic
  • Size: 40 weight
  • Colors: 24 metallic shades
  • Recommended Needle: 80/12 (King), 75/11-80/12 (Mini‑King)

King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 2,750 meters (3,000 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 2.6 oz (73 g)

Mini‑King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 914 meters (1,000 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 1 oz (28 g)

Super Strength Rayon - Variegated Colors

Robison-Anton Super Strength Variegated Rayon Thread

40‑weight twisted rayon - 29 variegated color blends - High‑luster decorative thread

Super Strength Variegated Rayon offers the same premium performance as Robison-Anton's solid‑color rayon, but with dynamic 3‑color and 4‑color combinations that create movement, depth, and artistic shading in embroidery. Made from high‑tenacity, ultra‑luster rayon filament, it delivers a silky sheen and soft hand ideal for decorative stitching.

Features

  • High‑tenacity, ultra‑luster rayon filament
  • Silky sheen and smooth, soft hand
  • 29 variegated 3‑color and 4‑color combinations
  • Designer kit available for full‑line access
  • Same excellent sewability as standard Super Strength Rayon
  • Available in Mini‑King (700 yd) and King (3,250 yd) spools
  • Both spool types include the easy‑storage snap base
  • Color selection shown on the SSR Quick Reference Shade Card

Benefits

  • Excellent stitch formation with fewer thread breaks
  • Ideal for decorative embroidery, shading, and artistic effects
  • Smooth running performance on modern embroidery machines
  • High‑luster finish enhances multi‑color transitions

Specifications

  • Thread Type: #122 Super Strength Rayon - Variegated
  • Size: 40 weight (120/2 rayon)
  • Colors: 29 variegated blends
  • Recommended Needle: 65/9 - 75/11

King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 2,972 meters (3,250 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 4 oz (113 g)

Mini‑King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 640 meters (700 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 1 oz (28 g)

Twister Tweed Rayon Embroidery Thread

Robison-Anton Twister Tweed Rayon Thread

35‑weight twisted rayon - 21 two‑color tweed combinations - High‑luster decorative thread

Twister Tweed Rayon is Robison-Anton's premium two‑tone embroidery thread, created by twisting high‑luster rayon filaments into 21 unique two‑color combinations. The result is a textured, dimensional stitch appearance ideal for lettering, borders, shading, and decorative accents that need visual depth.

Features

  • High‑tenacity, ultra‑luster rayon filament
  • Soft, silky hand with a brilliant sheen
  • 21 vibrant two‑color tweed combinations
  • Designer kit available for full‑line access
  • Same smooth sewability as standard Super Strength Rayon
  • Available in Mini‑King (700 yd) and King (3,250 yd) spools
  • Both spool types include the easy‑storage snap base
  • Color selection shown on the SSR Quick Reference Shade Card

Benefits

  • Distinctive two‑tone texture adds depth and character to embroidery
  • Excellent stitch formation with fewer thread breaks
  • Ideal for decorative stitching, monograms, borders, and stylized designs
  • Runs smoothly on modern embroidery machines

Specifications

  • Thread Type: SSR Twister Tweed Rayon
  • Size: 35 weight (150/2 rayon)
  • Colors: 21 two‑color twisted combinations
  • Recommended Needle: 70/10 - 80/12

King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 2,972 meters (3,250 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 4 oz (113 g)

Mini‑King Spools

  • Put‑Up: 640 meters (700 yards)
  • Spool Weight: 1 oz (28 g)

Super Spun Polyester Sewing Thread

Robison-Anton Super Spun Polyester Sewing Thread

Tex 35 general‑purpose polyester - 700‑yard mini‑spools - Closeout

Super Spun Polyester is a versatile, general‑purpose sewing thread suitable for garment construction, repairs, crafts, and everyday sewing tasks. Unlike Robison‑Anton's embroidery families, this is a standard spun polyester thread - not an embroidery filament - making it ideal for seams, hems, and structural stitching.

Features

  • Durable spun polyester construction
  • Consistent performance for general sewing applications
  • Suitable for apparel, alterations, and craft projects
  • Economical closeout pricing
  • Available on 700‑yard mini‑king spools

Benefits

  • Good strength for everyday sewing tasks
  • Reliable stitch formation on home and industrial machines
  • Works well with a wide range of fabrics
  • Affordable option for high‑volume or utility sewing

Specifications

  • Thread Type: Super Spun Polyester
  • Size: Tex 35 (approx. 120/2 equivalent)
  • Put‑Up: 700 yards (Mini‑King spool)
  • Recommended Needle: 80/12 - 90/14 (typical for Tex 35)
  • Use Case: General sewing, garment construction, repairs

Notes

  • This is not embroidery thread
  • Limited availability - closeout item

Robison-Anton Specials & Closeouts

Looking for extra value on Robison-Anton thread? We frequently feature specials and closeout pricing on select colors and sizes across multiple families.

  • Discounted pricing on select colors and styles
  • Limited quantities - when it's gone, it's gone
  • Great for high‑volume users and budget‑sensitive projects
Nylon Thread and Machine Needles - Industrial Sewing Supplies

Robison-Anton - The full line of R/A 40-Weight embroidery thread.


Heavy Embroidery Thread - 30-Weight thread uses a 90 / 14 or 100 /16 needle

  • Quickly embroider large areas (e.g. football jersey numbers
  • Other uses - Decorative stitches, quilting, hand embroidery, couching, Sashiko, applique, buttonholes, and top stitching
  • About 70 colors, 4,400-yard king spools
  • Single spools for $3. Case of 12 for $12

Isafil Rayon Closeout - 5500-yard king spools just $5.99

  • Isafil is also called Ultrafil
  • About 50 colors in stock
  • 5500-yard king spools just $5.99

Embroidery Thread Specials - It pays to look


Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides, and parts

  • Hoops for Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Husqvarna-Viking, Janome, Pfaff, and SWF.
  • The Snap Hoop Monster - For fabric hooping and alignment with non-adhesive stabilizers.
  • The Sticky Hoop - A flat metal frame - Ideal for use with pre-cut tearaway adhesive stabilizers.
  • Accessories include centering templates, placement kits, and hoop guides.

Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Choose from over 120 products


Sewing Machine Needles - 2,200 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz needle choices

  • All needles, all sizes, all points
  • Listings include other manufacturer needle names
  • Home machine embroidery needles - 130/705 (HAx1, 15x1)
  • Commercial embroidery needles - DBx1, DBxK5, DBxK5 KK, 287 WKH
  • Thread To Needle Size Chart
  • Machine To Needle Reference (10,000 machines)

Prewound Bobbins - Save time / fewer skipped Stitches

  • Magnetic and Paper Sided
  • Choose box quantity, or budget-friendly packs of 12
  • Bobbin thrread for winding
  • Free machine to bobbin style reference for 10,000 machines

Monofilament Thread - Often called clear, transparent, or invisible nylon thread


Fire Resistant Embroidery Thread - Protects to 700F

  • Nomex thread - Protects to 700F (366C)
  • Embroider emblems and names
  • Sews and looks like polyester embroidery thread

Thread Cone Holder - Use large spools with Home machines

  • Use money-saving king spools with home machines
  • Also called thread cone adapters

Thread Sock - Stops puddling

  • Thread sock stops thread from falling off the spool or puddling

Sewing Accessories - Make sewing easier

  • Scissors, snips, shears, and cutters
  • Tape measures - U.S. and metric
  • Sewing tool kit
  • Hand sewing needle kits
  • Needle threaders
  • Thread cone adapters
  • Thread sock
  • Velcro-like hook and loop tape