The Madeira Embroidery Thread Polyneon No. 40 is considered the classic among embroidery threads. Due to its durability and resistance, it is particularly suitable for textiles that are exposed to frequent cleaning, sunlight, or abrasion. Whether it's sportswear, swimwear, workwear, leisurewear, caps, backpacks, towels, sofa cushions, or various outdoor items – with Madeira Polyneon threads, you have the perfect all-rounder at hand.
Suitable for frequent washing
Whether it's the dog blanket, the towel, or the kids' T-shirts: Madeira Polyneon embroidery thread is also well suited for intensive washing processes. The use of chemicals as well as denim washing or stone wash processes cannot harm the embroidery thread.
Withstands wind and weather
To ensure that your design lasts long even under high stress or rough weather conditions, the Polyneon threads are particularly resistant. This makes them perfect for embroidering workwear or hiking equipment.
Suitable for synthetic fabrics
As a polyester thread, Madeira Polyneon thread can also be embroidered very well on synthetic fabrics.
Enormous variety of colors
No matter what project you have in mind: Madeira Polyneon threads come in countless colors. So you are guaranteed to find the right one for your project.
- All-purpose polyester machine embroidery thread for all designs
- Recommended for frequently washed textiles such as sports, and workwear or outdoor clothing
- High tensile strength, resistant to chlorine, brilliant colors
- 160 Colors
- Recommended needle: embroidery needle NM 75 #11
Please note: The colors shown here are a digital preview. Therefore, the actual color may vary slightly. For a more accurate color preview, you can find a color chart here.
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Madeira – is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality embroidery threads
Philosophy - If you are not constantly trying to improve, you have ceased to be good. The company pursues a philosophy based on the consistent endeavour to recognise fashion trends and styles at an early stage and react to them with confidence. This foresight enables the company to keep its finger on the pulse and make innovative fashion decisions.
History - When ‘Burkhardt & Schmidt Garnfabrik’ was founded in Freiburg in 1919, the company was able to make a name for itself early on as a producer of high-quality embroidery threads. The basis for its success was the combination of traditional values and the company founders' passion for innovation.
In 1975, ‘Burkhardt & Schmidt Garnfabrik’ was renamed Madeira. In the years that followed, the company's sales activities, which had previously focused mainly on the national market, were increasingly globalised. In recent years, considerable investments have been made in technology and sustainability at the headquarters in Freiburg, so that even today around 70% of all yarns sold can still be produced at the main factory.
Today, Madeira is one of the major players in the industry with numerous subsidiaries around the world and international sales logistics.
Contact:
MADEIRA GARNFABRIK
Rudolf Schmidt KG
Zinkmattenstrasse 38
D-79108 Freiburg
Phone: +49 761 510 400
Fax: +49 761 500 101
EMail: international.marketing@madeira.com
Internet: www.madeira.com
Register entries:
Register court: Amtsgericht Freiburg, Germany
Registration number: HRA 3029
VAT no.: DE142094515