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Sulky Metallic Thread HMM

Sulky Metallic thread is a round, twisted thread that is created by twisting and bonding a fine metallic foil around a strong core to create an exceptionally smooth, strong and pliable thread.

 

With the naked eye, all you see is fine thread that looks like any other thread, but happens to be metallic. But if you zoom in to the thread on the left, you can see how they wrapped the metallic foil around a bunch of teeny threads. It’s really amazing what they’re able to make with technology.

 

See 1st comment box for this copper thread used to embroider a design onto my blue jean vest w/my 1st computerized sewing machine sometime in the 1990s.

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Uploaded on December 2, 2024
Taken on November 27, 2024