Luxury Mercerised Egyptian Cotton Thread – Silky Sheen & Strength for Your Creations

Discover Your New Favourite Luxury Mercerised Cotton Thread

Step into a world where tradition meets modern precision, and give every detail of your craft the finest foundation. Introducing our premium mercerised thread, spun from the most exquisite 100% Egyptian cotton. This exceptional long-staple fibre is renowned for its unparalleled softness, breathability, and remarkable durability, which will directly translate into the beauty and longevity of your handmade creations. You'll feel the difference with every touch – the thread is velvety smooth and comfortable in your hands, making even long hours of creation a pleasure.

The mercerisation process imparts a unique, deep silky sheen to this cotton thread. Your lace, embroidery, and other delicate works will gain a dazzling appearance that captures attention and adds a touch of luxury. Simultaneously, mercerisation increases the thread's tensile strength, so you don't have to worry about fraying or breaking, even with more complex techniques. Thanks to singeing, the thread's surface is perfectly smooth, ensuring it glides effortlessly through materials without damage and minimises the risk of tangling. This thread is designed to help you achieve absolutely perfect results that you can be proud of.

Ideal for Your Techniques and Masterpieces

This versatile thread is a true treasure for anyone who dedicates themselves to handicrafts with love. It's the ideal choice for demanding bobbin lace making, where you'll appreciate its exceptional strength, precision, and smooth surface, allowing for easy handling of bobbins and precise creation of intricate patterns. Your lace, perhaps inspired by the traditions of Vamberk or Bruges, will truly shine with this thread.

Your delicate hand sewing and embroidery will reach a new level with this thread. Stitches will be neat and strong, and your embroidery will boast a beautiful sheen. It's also excellent for restoring historical textiles, where fidelity to the original and long-lasting durability are key. It also finds use in specific shoemaking applications, where strength and resilience are paramount.

Technical Specifications and Care for Your Peace of Mind

We are proud to offer thread made in the Czech Republic, supporting a long-standing tradition and guaranteeing you first-class quality and reliability.

Available Variants:

• 0 MA: Tex 19.8 (equivalent to Nm 15/3), approx. 550 m per spool. Ideal for shoemaking and industrial use where maximum strength is required.
• 8 MA: Tex 16.7 (equivalent to Nm 18/3), approx. 550 m per spool. Suitable for beginner lace making and teaching, when you need a thread with good strength and easy handling.
• 10 MA: Tex 11.8 (equivalent to Nm 28/3), approx. 80 m per spool. A great alternative to standard Cordonnet 60.
• 12 MA: Tex 9.8 (equivalent to Nm 34/3), approx. 100 m per spool. Ideal for regular bobbin lace, combining strength with fineness.
• 24 MA: Tex 8.3 (equivalent to Nm 40/3), approx. 120 m per spool. For finer bobbin lace where you want to achieve a detailed and elaborate look.
• 30 MA: Tex 6.7 (equivalent to Nm 50/3), approx. 150 m per spool. Equivalent to Cordonnet 80 standard, for precise and fine lace.
• 55 MA: Tex 6.7 (equivalent to Nm 50/2), approx. 220 m per spool. A very fine thread for the finest laces and intricate patterns.
• 60 MA: Tex 3.3 (equivalent to Nm 100/3), approx. 165 m per spool. A filament bobbin lace thread for specific techniques and very light laces.

Note: Not all variants are always in stock, but they can be ordered individually. Please do not hesitate to contact us for availability.

Care Instructions:

• Washing: Up to 95 °C – your creations will retain their beauty even after repeated washing.
• Bleaching: Not recommended.
• Drying: Normal cycle.
• Ironing: High temperature – your lace will always look perfectly finished.
• Dry Cleaning: Not suitable.

Discover more about the world of threads and their labelling on our blog:

• Understanding Thread Labelling: What Does TEX Mean? | Jimot.cz
• A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Threads | Jimot.cz