Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread is available in various weights, ranging from 28 Weight to 60 Weight. These numbers indicate the thickness of the thread, with lower numbers representing thicker threads and higher numbers indicating finer threads.
Understanding Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton Thread Weights
Mettler offers its Silk-Finish cotton thread in a range of weights to suit different sewing and quilting needs. The "weight" system for thread generally refers to its thickness, with a lower weight number indicating a thicker thread and a higher weight number indicating a finer, thinner thread.
The Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread line includes the following weights, ordered from thickest to thinnest:
- 28 Weight: This is the thickest cotton thread available in the Mettler Silk-Finish line, ideal for projects requiring a more prominent stitch. For this particular weight, recommended needle sizes range from 110/18 to 130/21.
- 40 Weight: A versatile medium-weight thread suitable for a variety of general sewing and quilting applications.
- 50 Weight: This is a popular and commonly used weight, known for offering the widest selection of colors within the Mettler Silk-Finish cotton thread range, making it highly versatile for many projects.
- 60 Weight: The finest and thinnest thread in this specific line, often used for delicate work or projects where a less visible stitch is desired.
The choice of thread weight depends on the fabric type, the desired stitch appearance, and the specific sewing technique. For instance, a thicker thread like 28 weight might be used for topstitching or decorative seams, while a finer thread like 60 weight would be suitable for machine embroidery or fine piecing.
