- Pro Tips
- Bobbin Case Issues
- Embroidery Backing Basics And When To Use Them
- Embroidery Hacks
- Embroidery Thread Weights & What Do They Mean
- Hacks For Left Chest Design Placement
- How And When To Use Pre Digitized Fonts In Your Commercial Embroidery Business
- How To Hoop A Cap
- How To Make Custom Embroidery Patches
- How To Select The Right Needle For Your Commercial Embroidery Machine
- How To Stay In Tune With The Embroidery Industry
- How To Troubleshoot & Solve For Your Commercial Embroidery Machines Working Parts
- How to Troubleshoot Tension Issues With Your Commercial Embroidery Machine
- How To Use Appliqué Designs In Your Commercial Embroidery Business
- Production Tips
- Pro Tips List
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Thread Weights And Their Uses
- Tips For Cleaning Up Your Puffy Foam
- Top 3 Differences in Cut Away & Tear Away Embroidery Backing
- Top Reasons To Use Fabrics In Your Embroidery Shop
- Top Tips For Commercial Embroidery Machine Maintenance
- What Are The Main Machine Embroidery Bobbin Types
- What Are The Reasons For Thread Breaks
- What Supplies Do I Need To Make Custom Embroidery Patches
- When To Use Cotty Thread In Your Embroidery Designs
- When To Use More Than One Layer Of Backing
- When To Use Solvy Wash Away Backing For Commercial Machine Embroidery
- Why Is 3D Puffy Foam Profitable
Basics Of Embroidery Thread Weights And Their Uses
Gunold carries 4 basic thread weights in a variety of fibers. Select the right thread for the design and the look you are going for in your finished product.
1. 12 Weight
Gunold's thickest thread (Filaine)
2. 30 Weight
Gunold's second thickest thread (Cotton, Metallic)
3. 40 Weight
Gunold's standard (most common) threads (Polyester, Rayon, Metallic)
4. 60 Weight
Gunold's thin thread (Polyester)
1. Poly 40 - Polyester Thread
The Go To Thread, Durable, Colorfast to Chlorine, Long Lasting
2. Poly 60 - Polyester Thread
Small Lettering, Detail In Designs, Durable, Colorfast to Chlorine, Long Lasting
3. Sulky 40 - Rayon Thread
Brilliant Luster, High Tensile Strength, Natural Fibers
4. Cotty 30 - Cotton Thread
Matte Finish, Natural Fibers, Strong
5. Filaine 12 - Acrylic Thread
(3 times thicker than 40 weight threads) - Vintage Look, Wool Like Features, Great Coverage
6. Mety 30 And 40 - Metallic Thread
Glamorous Sparkle, Multiple Colors, Two Thicknesses
Pro Tip: Lower quality embroidery threads result in frequent thread breaks and lint accumulation. When this occurs this can lead to increased production costs - slowing down your production line, wasting thread, and higher machine maintenance expenses.
Watch this helpful video to learn about Gunold's thread line and the different thread weights Gunold carries.
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