{"product_id":"guterman-maraflex-thread-100m-40-colours","title":"Gutermann Maraflex 150m Elastic Sewing Thread | 40 Colours","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGutermann Maraflex Elastic Sewing Thread – 150m\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGutermann Maraflex is a specialist elastic sewing thread designed for use with household sewing machines. Using Gutermann's unique \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Core Technology® (MCT)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maraflex creates flexible seams using a standard straight stitch – without the need for an overlock or coverlock sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eup to 80% seam stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maraflex is particularly useful when sewing stretch fabrics, close-fitting garments, necklines, cuffs and other areas where the finished seam needs to move with the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e40 carefully selected colours\u003c\/strong\u003e, each spool contains 150 metres of thread, giving you plenty of thread for individual garments and sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of £4.08 per spool\u003c\/strong\u003e, our price offers excellent value while giving you the quality and performance of a trusted Gutermann specialist sewing thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Gutermann Maraflex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUp to 80% seam stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e – creates highly flexible seams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Core Technology® (MCT)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gutermann's unique manufacturing technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUse with a straight stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e – no overlocker or coverlock required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e150 metres per spool\u003c\/strong\u003e – plenty of thread for individual projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e40 colours available\u003c\/strong\u003e – making it easier to find a suitable shade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for stretch fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for knitted and elastic fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCan be used as both needle and bobbin thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for necklines, cuffs and close-fitting seams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Suitable for \u003cstrong\u003elight to medium-weight stretch and woven fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e£4.08 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e – excellent value at our competitive price\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Gutermann quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGutermann\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaraflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElastic sewing thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeam Stretch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousehold sewing machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£4.08 per spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Gutermann Maraflex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGutermann Maraflex is an elastic sewing thread developed specifically to create flexible seams when using a household sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional sewing thread, Maraflex has a particularly high degree of stretch. This allows a straight-stitched seam to move with the fabric, making it especially useful for garments and other projects where flexibility is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Gutermann's \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Core Technology®\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maraflex can be sewn using a conventional straight stitch. This makes it a useful option if you don't have an overlocker or coverlock machine but still want to create flexible seams in stretch fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaraflex can be used in both the \u003cstrong\u003eneedle and bobbin\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to create an elastic seam throughout the construction of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGutermann Maraflex is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretch clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eT-shirts and tops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDresses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose-fitting garments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretch fabrics and knitted fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound necklines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCuffs and cuffed fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eElasticated areas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClosing seams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopstitching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-weight stretch fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-weight woven fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're working with a fabric that needs to stretch as it is worn, Maraflex can help create a seam that moves with the fabric rather than restricting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Sewing Machine Needles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, Gutermann recommends using Maraflex with a suitable stretch-type needle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJersey Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e NM 70–80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStretch Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e NM 70–80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Stretch Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e NM 70–80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways select the needle type and size appropriate for the fabric you are sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Thread Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a thread colour that closely matches your fabric can make a big difference to the finished result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seams, select a Maraflex colour that is as close as possible to the main colour of your fabric. For topstitching or decorative stitching, you may instead want to choose a contrasting shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that colours displayed on screen are for guidance only. Colours can appear different depending on your monitor, device settings, photography and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help Choosing Your Colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find useful Gutermann colour information and product information in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/downloads\"\u003eDownloads section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖥️ \u003cstrong\u003eFree Digital Shade Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1267\/5189\/files\/Maraflex_Shade_Card.pdf?v=1788846825\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edownload a free Gutermann Maraflex shade card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to browse the available colours and colour numbers before ordering. 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