Polyester threads are preferred for embroidery, especially when a high colour-fastness that can withstand chlorine is required. These durable threads have outstanding mechanical and chemical resistance. A good quality thread will also run smoothly at high speeds on various embroidery machines without looping.
In this section you will learn when polyester threads are the right choice for your project and more about Polyneon, Madeira's 100% polyester filament thread, which is listed in all major digitising programs and available worldwide.
The benefits of embroidering with polyester filament threads
In the textile industry, polyester is a popular man-made fibre and is commonly used for producing threads, as well as fabrics. It is chosen for being resistant to sun light, abrasion and many other chemicals, as well as being strong, easy to wash and dry, and economical.
Polyester threads are particularly suitable for colourful fabrics, outdoor items, sportswear, swimwear, children's wear, workwear and any other items that must be frequently cleaned or exposed to movements, staining risks, damp environments or extreme weather conditions.
The Polyneon range contains polyester filament machine embroidery threads made from single long fibres that offer a superior shine, smoothness, strength and high tenacity.
Intense and durable colours in various weights
Madeira's Polyneon range of threads allows you to produce heavy-duty, brilliant and soft embroideries while performing efficiently on the machine. You can choose from 3 thicknesses, each of them developed to facilitate the best results for different types of materials and to best highlight parts of your design.
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When choosing the best threads for a project, you need to consider the type of fabric, how the final product will be used, the design and embroidery techniques, the consistency of the colours and the supplier's certifications and reliability. Below you will discover when polyester threads are particularly suitable.
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Dye-to-order service
If you do not find your desired colour in our shade cards, please contact our customer service for information about the minimum quantities and delivery terms of custom colours. For the specific needs of your project, we dye Polyneon threads to order.
Flame-retardant threads
We have developed and offer a whole range of products for embroidering on fire-resistant and flame-retardant items. Find out more about Polyneon FR and Fire Fighter threads and backings you need to use for guaranteed safety.
Polyneon Nr. 40 Black 2800
Superior heat-fastness for tunnel-dry finishing
The "migration" risk means that in certain environments the dye molecules could break free and affect the colour of the neighbouring fabric, creating a so-called "ghost print". This happens if drying is done at a higher temperature than that used in dyeing the threads.
For tunnel finishers and very high temperature dryers, a superior resistance is required. We offer this solution in Polyneon 40 for the black colour number 2800
Polyester thread assortments
Discover Polyneon embroidery threads with our professional assortment boxes and starter sets. Test different shades, develop samples and prototypes, and quickly find the perfect colours for your embroidery projects.
Assortment Boxes
We currently offer two premium Polyneon assortment boxes, providing a complete and professional colour range for machine embroidery:
Polyneon 40 Assortment Box
Includes all 413 single colours of the standard Polyneon 40 weight, presented in three stackable wooden boxes.
Polyneon 60 Assortment Box
Contains 101 shades of the fine Polyneon 60 thread, neatly arranged in a high-quality wooden box.
Both assortment boxes offer excellent organisation, easy colour access and long-term durability.
Starter Sets
Our Polyneon starter sets are the perfect introduction to premium embroidery threads. They include a carefully selected range of popular colours for immediate use:
Polyneon 40 Uni Starter Set
Includes 10 x 1,000 m mini-snap-cones of the most popular solid colours.
Polyneon 40 Multicolour Starter Set
Includes 10 x 1,000 m mini-snap-cones of vibrant multicolour embroidery threads.
Ideal for beginners, designers and professionals who want to experience Polyneon quality in a compact format.
