Polyester embroidery threads

The threads that withstand harsh treatments

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.

embroidered flower design with polyester threads

Polyneon resistant polyester filament threads offer

The standard weight for all purposes - Polyneon 40

blue recycled polyester thread weight 40 - cone details

These universal threads are the best choice for exceptionally durable standard embroideries. Available in a selection of 389 single shades, 20 multicolours and 24 fluorescent shades with a superior, long-lasting sheen.

dtex 135 x 2 / den 120 x 2

5000 m / 1000 m

433

60/8 - 75/11

Art. No. 918 / 919

Data_Sheet_POLYNEON_40__EN.pdf

Fine thread for details and small letters - Polyneon 60

Thin polyester threads for sharp letters or whenever small elements in a design need to be clearly seen. 143 single and 7 fluorescent shades are available in the standard range. As for the other weights, resistance to chlorine is assured.

dtex 84 x 2 / den 75 x 2

5000 m / 1500 m

150

60/8 - 65/9

Art. No. 926 / 924

Data_Sheet_POLYNEON_60__EN.pdf

Very fine thread for details down to 2mm, filigree, sequins - Polyneon 75

The finest threads in the Polyneon range allow the user to embroider details and extremely small letters with maximum precision, create intricate filigrees and fix sequins. You can choose from 87 brilliant single and 3 fluorescent shades.

dtex 55 x 2 / den 50 x 2

10000 m / 2500 m

60/8

Art. No. 935 / 936

Data_Sheet_POLYNEON_75__EN.pdf

When is it recommended to use polyester threads as top threads?

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.

For heavy-duty laundering

Our polyester threads are so resistant that intensive washing, even using chemicals, generally does not affect them. The Polyneon threads are also resistant to denim washing, including stonewash.

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For workwear and industrial textiles

If the textiles need to be resistant to intense mechanical stress, being exposed to frequent movements and harsh environments, then a polyester thread will offer the desired strength to your design without compromising its beauty.

firefighters in action with embroidered uniform

For colourful designs in intense colours

The threads are produced in a large palette of shades, including in multicolour and neon. Therefore, they can match various colourful fabrics or create intense contrasts. Additionally, they won't bleed, preserving your embroidery and base material.

For synthetic fabrics

As polyester is an artificially produced thread, it will match best with fabrics of a similar composition and shine. Different thread thicknesses also allow you to make the right choices for each design element and various textures.

Have a special requirement?

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

Madeira Shade card

The shades are accurately shown on the shade cards by strips of thread, which you can order online Polyneon 40 is available in every shade. Polyneon 60 shades are indicated with blue dots, Polyneon 75 with yellow dots and Polyneon FR with red ones.

Digital shade card of polyester threads

Matching Pantone® shades

The online converter to the Pantone® colours is a useful tool which helps you to find exact matches with precision. If a perfect match is not available, you will still receive a recommendation of similar thread shades.

Find the matching references

Certification

Polyneon polyester threads are tested and Oeko-Tex certified, according to Standard 100, product class I. We dye polyester threads in our Madeira factories in Germany. The production facilities are ISO 9001-2015 certified.

More about quality management and certifications

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.

Discover our Polyneon thread

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