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Metallic embroidery thread (MS) for embroidery and ribbon

MS is a metallic embroidery thread in 75D, 150D, 300D, 600D, 900D and 1200D, on cotton, polyester or nylon base yarns. It is 65% rayon and 35% metallic and is used in embroidery and ribbon.

MS

MS metallic embroidery thread

A metallic embroidery thread of 65% rayon and 35% metallic in six deniers on cotton, polyester or nylon.

Composition
65% rayon, 35% metallic
Counts
  • 1/5.6NM
Sizes
  • 75D
  • 150D
  • 300D
  • 600D
  • 900D
  • 1200D
Base fibres
  • cotton
  • polyester
  • nylon
Typical uses
EmbroideryRibbon

Type S yield reference

MS metallic embroidery thread: silver and gold yield per unit, with tolerance
TypeSizeConstructionSilverGold
Type S12μ1/69"33% metallic + 67% 150D polyester42,000 m ±3%210D40,000 m ±3%218D
Type S12μ1/100"25% + 75% 150D polyester47,000 m ±3%190D45,000 m ±3%195D
Type S12μ1/69"34% + 66% 150D viscose39,500 m ±3%210D38,000 m ±3%218D

Test conditions and use limits

Aluminium film is not alkali-resistant. Silver film is not acid-resistant, and silver darkens with sulphides. Stretching and heavy rubbing can peel the metal layer. Test before production.

Read the full test conditions