Yarn

Four metallic yarn structures for lace, ribbon and knitwear

We make flat metallic yarn, single-covered metallic yarn, double-covered metallic yarn and metallic embroidery thread. Each structure is listed with its series, counts, composition and yield reference.

Choose a structure

M

Flat metallic yarn

Four counts of flat metallic yarn for lace, ribbon, trademark, embroidery, carpet, kitchen textiles, socks and scarves.

Series:M

MH, AK

Single-covered metallic yarn

Metallic yarn covered with one layer of nylon or polyester. Series MH and AK.

Series:MH, AK

MX, JX, CX, SX

Double-covered metallic yarn

Metallic yarn covered with two layers of nylon or polyester. Series MX, JX, CX and SX.

Series:MX, JX, CX, SX

MS

Metallic embroidery thread

Metallic embroidery thread in six deniers on cotton, polyester or nylon base yarns.

Series:MS

How to choose a series

Start from the end use listed for each series.

  1. Flat metallic yarn (M): lace, ribbon, trademark, embroidery, carpet, kitchen textiles, socks and scarves.
  2. Single-covered metallic yarn (MH, AK): plain weaving, knitted fabrics, woolen sweaters, scarves, socks, headwear, Christmas crafts, underwear and hosiery.
  3. Double-covered metallic yarn (MX, JX, CX, SX): trademark, ribbon, warp knitting, yarn-dyed, jacquard, embroidery, Christmas, plain fabrics, knitted fabrics, woolen sweaters, scarves, socks and headwear.
  4. Metallic embroidery thread (MS): embroidery and ribbon.

JX is a finer, softer double-covered yarn than MX, with the same count range.

If your end use is not listed, email sales@jxmetallic.com with the fabric and count you have in mind. We will confirm which series fits.

End uses by series

Only the uses confirmed for each series are listed. A series is not shown under a use it does not list.

  • Lace

    Series M

  • Ribbon

    Series M, MX, JX, MS

  • Trademark

    Series M, MX, JX

  • Embroidery

    Series M, MX, JX, MS

  • Warp knitting

    Series MX, JX

  • Jacquard

    Series MX, JX

  • Yarn-dyed

    Series MX, JX

  • Plain weaving

    Series MH

  • Plain fabrics

    Series CX

  • Knitted fabrics

    Series MH, CX

  • Woolen sweaters

    Series MH, AK, CX

  • Scarves

    Series M, MH, CX

  • Socks

    Series M, MH, CX

  • Headwear

    Series MH, CX

  • Christmas crafts

    Series MH, CX

  • Christmas

    Series MX, JX

  • Underwear

    Series AK

  • Hosiery

    Series AK

  • Carpet

    Series M

  • Kitchen textiles

    Series M

Testing and samples

Test conditions for heat, water, acid, washing, rubbing and dry cleaning are published on the quality page. Build a sample list when you want to compare series.

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