Gütermann Universal Sewing Thread - 1,000 m - Silver Grey - No. 40

This silver-grey Gütermann polyester thread no. 40 is a versatile ally for those who sew on medium-coloured fabrics. Its metallic grey in appearance, but matt in its material, goes well with light jeans, grey cotton, mottled jersey or linen.

Technical characteristics

This is auniversal polyester sewing thread, rolled up on a1,000 m reel(1,094 yards) sold by the piece. This capacity is sufficient for several garments or a series of accessories. TheColour No. 40, a medium grey, is an excellent intermediate between very light greys and anthracites: it blends in with a wide range of shades.

Use cases

• Choose it to assemble striped or grey checked fabric: its intermediate shade is lost in the pattern.
• For decorative topstitching on navy blue, contrast it with it: grey stands out without being too aggressive.
• Sew on a scrap before you start, as a medium grey can be blue or beige depending on the fabric.
• Use it as a bobbin thread with a darker needle thread for balanced tailor stitching.

Pair it with a grey grosgrain ribbon or a matching zipper to complete a bag or jacket.