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Marathon Fabric Thread Needle Stabilizer Combo Guide

This chart provides recommendations for embroidery supplies including fabric type, needle type and size, thread type and size, and backing type for different fabrics. It lists over 20 common fabric types and the recommended supplies for embroidering each type. The goal is to provide embroiderers with a single reference for determining the best supplies for any given fabric or project.

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Marathon Fabric Thread Needle Stabilizer Combo Guide

This chart provides recommendations for embroidery supplies including fabric type, needle type and size, thread type and size, and backing type for different fabrics. It lists over 20 common fabric types and the recommended supplies for embroidering each type. The goal is to provide embroiderers with a single reference for determining the best supplies for any given fabric or project.

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One Chart for All Your Embroidery·Questions *Information courtesy of Marathon Thread

Fabric Needle Thread Backing


Canton Fleece 75/ 11 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 30/ 40 Light Tear Away

Canvas 90/ 14 Sharp Point Rayon or Polyester #40 Light to Medium Tear Away

Coated or 75/ 11 or 80/ 12 Sharp Point Rayon or Polyester # 30/ 40 Light to Heavy Tear Away
Waterproof
Corduroy 75/ 11 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Light to Medium Tear Away

Cotton 80/ 12 Sharp Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Light to Medium Tear Away

Denim 90/ 14 Sharp Point Rayon or Polyester #40 Light Tear Away

Headwear 75/ 11 or 80/12 Sharp Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Medium to Heavy Tear Away

Knits (Medium) 70/ 10 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Medium Cut Away

Knits (Heavy) 75/ 11 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester #40 Medium to Heavy Cut Away

Leather/Vinyl 80/ 12 Sharp Point Rayon #40 Light Tear Away


Stiff)
Leather/Vinyl 70/ 10 or 80/12 Sharp Point Rayon # 40 Light Tear Away
Soft)
Lingerie/ Silk 65/ 9 Sharp Point Rayon #40 Water-Soluble Tear Away

Lycra/ Spandex 70/ 10 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Medium Cutaway


Water-Soluble Tear Away
Nylon 70/ 10 Sharp Point Rayon # 40 Light to Heavy Cut Away

Satin 70/ 10 Sharp Point Rayon #40 Light to Heavy Cut Away

Sweater Knit 75/ 11 Ball Point Rayon # 40 Medium to Heavy Cut Away

Sweat Shirt 75/ 11 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Medium to Heavy Cut Away
or Tear Away
T-Shirt 70/ 10 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Light or Medium Cut Away
or Water Soluble
Terry Cloth 75/ 11 or 80/ 12 Ball Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Medium Tear Away
or Water Soluble
Woven 75/ 11 or 70/ 10 Sharp Point Rayon or Polyester # 40 Heavy Cut Away,
Tear Away, Water-Soluble

MARATHON THREAD www.marathonthread.com


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Garfield, NJ 07026 Fax : 973.772. 7929

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