Maxi-Lock all purpose spun polyester thread, Tex 27, on 3000-yard cones in 76 popular colors
maxi-lock thread Maxi-Lock is an all purpose spun polyester thread. used with sergers and sewing machines. It is mainly used for sewing garments such as shirts, slacks, tops, denim jeans, children's wear, and jackets. It can also be used for quilting and embroidery when a matte-look is desired. Maxi-Lock is a lightweight, Tex 27, thread that comes on 3000-yard cones in 76 colors including four, hard to find, neon shades. It has a soft, cotton-like feel, great colorfastness and durability, and outstanding performance on manual and automatic multi-directional machines and sergers.

It is no secret that American and Efird's Excell is Maxi-Lock's twin. We sell Excell on more economical 6000-yard cones in 24 colors. We have flagged the Maxi-Lock colors that we also have in Excell.
Code Description Image Price Stock  
MAX-32109-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - White (32109 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32109) 

 White Color Chip $4.89 22
MAX-32002-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Black (32002 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32002) 

 Black Color Chip $4.89 20
MAX-32030-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Medium Navy (32030 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32030) 

 Medium Navy Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-32039-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Pink (32039 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32039) 

 Pink Color Chip $4.89 8
MAX-32042-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Snomoon (32042) - 3000-Yd. Cone Snomoon Color Chip $4.89 11
MAX-32049-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Blue Mist (32049) - 3000-Yd. Cone Blue Mist Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-32057-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Silver (32057 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32057) 

 Silver Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32065-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Brown (32065 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32065) 

 Brown Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32072-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Gold (32072 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32072) 

 Gold Color Chip $4.89 1
MAX-32075-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Emerald (32075) - 3000-Yd. Cone Emerald Color Chip $4.89 3
MAX-32080-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Copenhagen (32080) - 3000-Yd. Cone Copenhagen Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-32083-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Steel (32083 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32083) 

 Steel Color Chip $4.89 1
MAX-32086-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Dark Gray (32086 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32086) 

 Dark Gray Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32088-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Mother Goose (32088 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32088) 

 Mother Goose Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-32093-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Beige Taupe (32093) - 3000-Yd. Cone Beige Taupe Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-32104-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Leghorn (32104) - 3000-Yd. Cone Leghorn Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32111-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Toboggan (32111) - 3000-Yd. Cone Toboggan Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-32117-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Soapstone (32117) - 3000-Yd. Cone Soapstone Color Chip $4.89 12
MAX-32131-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Red Currant (32131 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32131) 

 Red Currant Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-32137-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Graphite (32137 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32137) 

 Graphite Color Chip $4.89 11
MAX-32158-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Beige (32158 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32158) 

 Beige Color Chip $4.89 14
MAX-32164-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Olive Drab (32164 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32164) 

 Olive Drab Color Chip $4.89 16
MAX-32166-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Medium Pink (32166) - 3000-Yd. Cone Medium Pink Color Chip $4.89 12
MAX-32182-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Seafoam (32182) - 3000-Yd. Cone Seafoam Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-32193-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Chicory (32193) - 3000-Yd. Cone Chicory Color Chip $4.89 4
MAX-32200-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Dark Turquoise (32200) - 3000-Yd. Cone Dark Turquoise Color Chip $4.89 15
MAX-32210-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Queens Turquoise (32210) - 3000-Yd. Cone Queens Turquoise Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-32216-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Salmon Pink (32216) - 3000-Yd. Cone Salmon Pink Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32265-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Radient Turquoise (32265) - 3000-Yd. Cone Radient Turquoise Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32279-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Churchill Green (32279) - 3000-Yd. Cone Churchill Green Color Chip $4.89 8
MAX-32326-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Artillery (32326 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32326) 

 Artillery Color Chip $4.89 1
MAX-32365-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Khaki (32365 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32365) 

 Khaki Color Chip $4.89 10
MAX-32427-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Mint Green (32427) - 3000-Yd. Cone Mint Green Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-32432-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Light Gray (32432 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32432) 

 Light Gray Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-32435-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Mauve Pink (32435) - 3000-Yd. Cone Mauve Pink Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-32456-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Navy (32456 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32456) 

 Navy Color Chip $4.89 4
MAX-32597-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Lucerne Blue (32597) - 3000-Yd. Cone $4.89 5
MAX-32599-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Natural (32599 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32599) 

 Natural Color Chip $4.89 22
MAX-32601-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Pearl (32601 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32601) 

 Pearl Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32645-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Orchid (32645) - 3000-Yd. Cone Orchid Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32674-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Eggshell (32674 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (32674) 

 Eggshell Color Chip $4.89 18
MAX-32701-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Swiss Beauty (32701) - 3000-Yd. Cone Swiss Beauty Color Chip $4.89 14
MAX-32706-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Dark Pink (32706) - 3000-Yd. Cone Dark Pink Color Chip $4.89 8
MAX-32789-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Neon Green (32789) - 3000-Yd. Cone Neon Green Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-32807-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Neon Pink (32807) - 3000-Yd. Cone Neon Pink Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-32819-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Neon Yellow (32819) - 3000-Yd. Cone Neon Yellow Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-32979-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Tea Rose (32979) - 3000-Yd. Cone Tea Rose Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-32980-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Shrimp Pink (32980) - 3000-Yd. Cone Shrimp Pink Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-43006-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Blue Jean Gold (43006) - 3000-Yd. Cone Blue Jean Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-43009-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Minature Blue (43009) - 3000-Yd. Cone Minature Blue Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-43025-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Roseate (43025) - 3000-Yd. Cone Roseate Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-43210-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Turquoise (43210) - 3000-Yd. Cone Tourquoise Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-43252-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Hacienda (43252) - 3000-Yd. Cone Hacienda Color Chip $4.89 15
MAX-43263-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Neon Orange (43263) - 3000-Yd. Cone Neon Orange Color Chip $4.89 8
MAX-43299-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Teal Green (43299) - 3000-Yd. Cone Teal Green Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-43311-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Royal Blue (43311) - 3000-Yd. Cone Royal Blue Color Chip $4.89 14
MAX-43399-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose - Tex 27 - Purple (43399 ) - 3000-Yard Cone
 Available in 6000-yard cones as Excell (43399) 

 Purple Color Chip $4.89 9
MAX-43402-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Sunlight (43402) - 3000-Yd. Cone Sunlight Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-44149-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Papya (44149) - 3000-Yd. Cone Papya Color Chip $4.89 5
MAX-44586-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Garnet (44586) - 3000-Yd. Cone Garnet Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-44640-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Straw Gold (44640) - 3000-Yd. Cone Straw Gold Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-44679-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Dusty Rose (44679) - 3000-Yd. Cone Dusty Rose Color Chip $4.89 14
MAX-44781-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Lauren (44781) - 3000-Yd. Cone Lauren Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-44784-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Boysenberry (44784) - 3000-Yd. Cone Boysenberry Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-44804-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Sour Apple (44804) - 3000-Yd. Cone Spur Apple Color Chip $4.89 11
MAX-44834-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Bright Fuchsia (44834) - 3000-Yd. Cone Bright Fuchsia Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-44835-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Aqua (44835) - 3000-Yd. Cone Aqua Color Chip $4.89 12
MAX-44837-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Pink Coral (44837) - 3000-Yd. Cone Pink Coral Color Chip $4.89 8
MAX-44839-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Pansy (44839) - 3000-Yd. Cone Pansy Color Chip $4.89 7
MAX-44841-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Lilac (44841) - 3000-Yd. Cone Lilacolor Chipc $4.89 6
MAX-44845-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Brass (44845) - 3000-Yd. Cone Brass Color Chip $4.89 1
MAX-44846-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Cinnamon (44846) - 3000-Yd. Cone Cinnamon Color Chip $4.89 6
MAX-44847-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Spruce (44847) - 3000-Yd. Cone Spruce Color Chip $4.89 10
MAX-45136-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Poppy Red (45136) - 3000-Yd. Cone Poppy Red Color Chip $4.89 10
MAX-M67-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Rainbow Swirl (M67) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Rainbow Swirl Color Chip $10.99 6
MAX-M66-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Foresty Mint (M66) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Foresty Mint Color Chip $10.99 11
MAX-M65-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Mocha Almond Fudge (M65) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Mocha Fudge Color Chip $10.99 5
MAX-M64-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Butter Toffee (M64) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Butter Toffee Color Chip $10.99 11
MAX-M63-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Espresso Silk (M63) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Expresso Silk Color Chip $10.99 9
MAX-M62-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Rocket Pop (M62) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Rocket Pop Color Chip $10.99 6
MAX-M61-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Peachy Orange Parfait (M61) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Peachy Orange Color Chip $10.99 11
MAX-M60-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Pastel Sprinkles (M60) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Pastel Sprinkles Color Chip $10.99 10
MAX-M59-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Kiwi Twist (M59) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Kiwi Twist Color Chip $10.99 11
MAX-M58-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Purple Berry Wave (M58) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Purple Berry Wave Color Chip $10.99 9
MAX-M57-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Blue Water Ice (M57) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Blue Water Ice Color Chip $10.99 9
MAX-M56-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Tye Dye Punch (M56) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Tye Dye Punch Color Chip $10.99 9
MAX-M55-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Blueberry Cobbler (M55) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Blueberry Cobbler Color Chip $10.99 14
MAX-M54-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Mint Julep (M54) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Mint Julep Color Chip $10.99 11
MAX-M53-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Raspberry Vanilla (M53) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Raspberry Vanilla Color Chip $10.99 14
MAX-M52-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Watermelon Sorbet (M52) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Watermelon Sorbet Color Chip $10.99 6
MAX-M51-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Orange Creamsicle (M51) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Orange Creamsicle Color Chip $10.99 10
MAX-M50-3 Maxi-Lock All Purpose Thread - Tex 27 - Lemon Chiffon (M50) - Variegated - 3000 Yd. Cone Variegated Lemon Chiffon Color Chip $10.99 10
We have expanded our embroidering, quilting, and sewing thread selections. They now include Aurifil Cotton, Maxi-Lock and A&E Excell all purpose and serger thread, YLI wooly nylon, and YLI silk. Of course, we still have the Robison-Anton Store, all Groz-Beckert needles, A&E Monofilament thread in nine sizes, Fil-Tec bobbins and bobbin thread, and Llovet stabilizers and backings.
Selections -  Embroidery or Sewing and Quilting
Robison-Anton Store - All products - All colors - Mini Spools, King Spools, Cases
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R/A Super Brite Polyester - Over 400 colors.
R/A Super Stength Rayon - Over 400 colors
R/A Moonglow - It glows in the dark.
R/A "J" Metallic - Embroidery, embellishment, decoration
R/A Variegated Rayon - Changes color as your eye moves

R/A Twister Tweed - For a two-tone, textured look
R/A Grab Bags and Specials
R/A Color Cards At Cost - Polyester and Rayon
Conversion Charts - For Madeira, Isacord, Floriani, Pantone, more.
Embroidery Thread Specials - Embroidery thread on king spools. Over 200 colors - Mixed brands - 30 and 40-Weight - 30-weight is heavier than 40-weight. Cover more surface area in less time with 30 weight. This is a popular item with our walk-in customers. Some links for single spools also have case quantities included in their listings for more savings.
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Save Big - Embroidery Thread Grab Bags
$3.00 - Rayon - 30 Weight - 4400 Yard Single Spools
$3.00 - Polyester - 40 Weight   - 5500 Yard Single Spools
$3.00 - Rayon - 40 Weight  - 5500 Yard Single Spools
$3.00 - ARC Rayon - 40 Weight - 5500 Yard Spools
$3.00 - A&E Signature - 40 Weight - 5500 Yard Spools

$5.99 - Isafil (Ultrafil) - 40 Weight Rayon - 5500 Yard Spools - Closeout
$3.00 - Madeira - 40 Weight Rayon and Polyester - 5500 Yard Spools
$3.00 - Sylko - 40 Weight Polyester - 5500 Yard Spools
$9.99 - Variegated - Giant Cones - 25000 Yards

$11.29 to $14.09 - Yenmet (Ackermann) Metallic - Closeout
$12.00 - Rayon - 30 Weight -  Single Color Case of 12 - 4400 Yard Spools
More Embroidery - Bobbins - Bobbin Thread - Stabilizers and Backings - Needles 
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Bobbins and Bobbin Thread - 60 Weight bobbin thread and time-saving bobbins.
Basic Black and White - Just Black and White Embroidery Thread.
Stabilizers and Backings - Llovet stabilizers and backings in retail and commercial sizes.
Groz-Beckert Machine Needles - All styles, points, and sizes - Needle / thread size chart - Needle styles for 10,000 machines.
Sewing and Quilting - All Purpose Spun Polyester Thread - Cotton Thread - Silk Thread
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Closeout - Sewing Thread Specials - Discount Sewing Thread - Spun Polyester, Poly Core, Textured Nylon, and Cotton Thread

Maxi-Lock All Purpose - spun polyester sewing and serger thread. - 3000 yard cones - Solids - Variegates
A&E Excell All Purpose - Same as Maxi-Lock, but on bigger cones - 24 solid colors - 6000 yard cones
Monofilament Thread - Clear and smoke - Spools, canister refills, cases save 15%.
Woolly Nylon - Also called Stretchy, or Textured Nylon Thread - 24 colors
YLI Silk Thread - For quilting, applique, and binding - 200-yard spools

Aurifil Cotton - 100% Egyptian Mako cotton - All Selections
Aurifil Cotton 40-Weight Spools - 1000-meters / 1094-yards
Aurifil Cotton 40-Weight Cones - 4700-meters / 5140-yards
Aurifil Cotton 50-Weight Spools - 1300-meters / 1422-yards
Aurifil Cotton 50-Weight Cones - 5900-meters / 6452-yards
Aurifil Cotton Forty3 - 40-Weight / 3-Ply for high speed longarm machines. 3000-meters / 3280-yards
Aurifil Cotton Color Card - Special - $27.09 / Regular $49.00
Valdani Cotton - Half-Price
Thread Weight / Use Chart - Very easy to use.
Buying Guide - Everything you need. 

Groz-Beckert Machine Needles - All styles, points, and sizes - Needle / thread size chart - Needle styles for 10,000 machines.