Coats Sylko Metallic is a highly engineered composite thread for machine embroidery and decorative sewing.
Its superior lustre and trouble-free operation has made it a popular choice amongst the world’s best embroiderers seeking outstanding performance and luxurious embellishment.
This metallic embroidery thread is intended for machine embroidery and decorative seams. It can also be used in the top spreader of coverseams for a metallic effect.
Features and Benefits
- High tenacity nylon core yarn gives strength during sewing and durability in the sewn product
- A pure silver coating gives the brilliant sheen unique to precious metals
- Undercoated metallic foil protects lustre during sewing and ensures a smooth finish
- Stabilising layer of coating between the core yarn and the metallised foil prevents needle damage
- A special lubrication process allows sewing at the highest speeds
- A unique after-treatment prevents “pigtailing” of the thread during embroidery ensuring maximum productivity and minimal thread breakage
- Family of gold, silver and coloured shades engineered to give the same sewing performance with no change to machine setting required
Main uses
Main uses
Main uses
Disclaimer
For your convenience and quick reference please refer to the online version of the Sylko Metallic shade card.
Coats Sylko Metallic is from the Sylko range of embroidery threads. Follow this link to learn about Coats Sylko, a high performance trilobal polyester thread for machine embroidering.
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| I9682 | I8916 | I8914 |
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Textile Care Labelling
- High tenacity nylon core yarn gives strength during sewing and durability in the sewn product
- A pure silver or aluminium coating gives the brilliant sheen
- Undercoated metallic foil protects lustre during sewing and ensures a smooth finish
Coats Sylko Metallic is made from a combination of polyester, nylon and precious metals. The resistance to any particular chemical will depend on the individual circumstances. Technical advice should be sought from your nearest Coats unit if the application involves chemical treatment These shades have a pure silver coating & should not be used for embroidery on leather goods that have been treated with tannin as oxidation/discolouration could occur; I9681, I9682, I9683, I9684, I8912, I8913, I8911, MT009, MT017, MT018, MT019, MT020, MT022. The construction of Sylko Metallic for shades I9685 and I8986 is slightly different, the core yarn is viscose in place of nylon. Due to the extensive shade range of Sylko Metallic and extreme fluctuations in demand we ask for your understanding that not all shades are available in all markets.
Since conditions and applications vary considerably in the use of a product, the customer and/or user should assure herself or himself that the product meets end customer requirements and is suitable for the intended end use. Coats accepts no liability for unsuitable or improper use or application of products.
Information provided above is based on current averages and should be taken only as indicative. Coats accepts no liability for the preciseness and correctness of the information provided.
Product information sheets are updated from time to time, please be sure you are referring to the most recent publication. Coats supports customers with advice on individual applications on request; if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.