Rayon threads, manufactured from viscose filaments, are renowned mainly for their silk-like appearance and their soft sheen in the light. Viscose owes its name to its composition from a viscous organic solution usually produced from wood pulp. The quality of the raw materials and the processing technologies; determine that you, as an embroiderer, benefit from an efficient, highly productive thread and long-lasting brilliant colours.
In this section, you will discover when and why it is suitable to use Classic, MADEIRA's world-renowned rayon viscose thread with a long presence in the embroidery market and listed in all major digitising software.

Get to know what to expect during and after production and in the appearance of your designs
The rayon made from viscose has a similar structure to cotton and therefore offers feel and texture resembling those of natural fibres. The threads are soft, smooth, skin-friendly and pleasant to touch. The embroidered elements are shown in brilliant, vivid colours with a beautiful luster. The flexibility and the high tensile strength wet and dry of Classic threads are allowing you to embroider anywhere on the garment, on different type of materials, in any direction and using diverse techniques.
During production, these threads create no looping issues. Manufacturing timings and costs are reduced due to an amazingly low thread break risk (in average, 400.000 stitches without any thread brake). Also, it can run at high speeds, such as 1.200 stitches per minute. In a long term, the high colours and light fastness preserves the embroidery, while the washability up to 95°C allows a flexible cleaning.

An extensive choice of colours and thicknesses
MADEIRA's Classic range of threads offers you outstanding productivity capabilities, softness, colour richness and brilliance.
You can choose from 4 thicknesses that were developed to help obtain the best results and performance for any application.

When choosing the materials needed for a project you need to consider multiple factors. Special attention must be given also to how these materials fit together for making possible a certain desired look and product life. Further you find out when you should consider using rayon viscose top threads.
For easy punching and maximum freedom
Rayon threads are a classic in embroidery and allow convenient digitising of any design. The rich range of colours and thicknesses and the versatility of the thread allow you to perform precise industrial embroideries and offer a high degree of flexibility. Furthermore, you can embroider on any fabric, including fine and delicate ones.

For optimising production time and costs
Due to their flexibility and softness, our high-quality rayon threads work on high-speed embroidery machines with no risk of looping. They permit the use of heat cutting (e.g. for badges, applique) or automatic trimmers. Additionally, they are usable on multiple-head and on Schiffli machines

Have a special request?
We are dyeing rayon viscose threads in MADEIRA's factories which are ISO 9001-2008 certified. Sustainable technologies, strict quality control and colours consistency are assured.
Also, we dye custom colours to order, based on the specific needs of your project. If you have such a request, please contact our customer service for information about the minimum quantities and delivery terms.
- Tel.: +49761510400
- Fax: +49(0)761 508 456
- Email: info@madeira.de
The assortments give you the possibility to have your own complete collection of mini cones, so that you are flexible, quick and always resourceful in your choices. Additionally, the different types of sets will provide you with a selection of threads and accessories for specific projects and requirements. Have a look and discover what suits you best.
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