Sulky Rayon 40wt Embroidery Thread | Baby Blue (#1028) | 850 yds

Sulky Rayon 40wt Embroidery Thread is a high-sheen, 100% ENKA rayon thread known for its silk-like luster, smooth glide, and professional-quality finish. Stronger than silk and more affordable, it’s the industry standard for digitized embroidery files and performs beautifully at high machine speeds. One 850-yard spool yields up to 156,000 stitches, making it both efficient and economical for decorative work. Trusted for its exceptional runability, Sulky Rayon consistently delivers flawless results in machine embroidery, quilting, and decorative stitching.

RECOMMENDED USES

• MACHINE EMBROIDERY – Designed for digitized and custom embroidery designs

• MACHINE QUILTING – Adds shimmer and softness to quilting (including free-motion quilting)

• THREAD PAINTING – Ideal for expressive decorative stitching

• MACHINE APPLIQUÉ – Clean edges with elegant visual detail

• DECORATIVE STITCHES – Enhances topstitching and accent work with vibrant shine

Note: Not recommended for hand appliqué, hand quilting, or other hand stitching techniques.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• LUXURIOUS LOOK – Silk-like sheen with rich, vibrant color

• SMOOTH GLIDE – Minimizes friction and breakage at high speeds

• ENKA QUALITY – Made from premium ENKA viscose fibers

• EFFICIENT STITCHING – One spool produces up to 156,000 stitches

• INDUSTRY STANDARD – Preferred thread weight for digitized designs

NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS

• Machine Embroidery: 80/12 Embroidery Needle (sharp or ballpoint)

• Machine Quilting / Free-Motion Quilting: 80/12 Topstitch or Quilting Needle (topstitch preferred for decorative work)

• Thread Painting: 80/12 Topstitch Needle (for smooth thread flow and detailed stitching)

• Machine Appliqué & Decorative Stitches: 80/12 Topstitch or Embroidery Needle

For all applications, use a high-quality bobbin thread or lightweight bobbin fill, and pair with appropriate stabilizer or batting to support dense stitching.

CARE NOTES
Rayon thread is not bleach-safe and should not be ironed directly. Use a gentle or cold wash cycle and air dry or low-heat settings. For best durability, dry cleaning is also an option.