Maraflex thread is a stretchy elastic thread for sewing stretch and knit fabrics on a home sewing machine without an overlocker or zigzag stitch. Use it in the top thread and the bobbin with a low tension and a straight stitch to keep seams flexible and elastic.

Colour: Ivory (1)

Length: 150m

Material: 100% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

Needle Size: 70-80 jersey or stretch needle.

From the Gutermann Website:

• Elastic sewing thread with particularly high stretch

• For flexible seams using straight stitch Up to 80 % seam stretch

• Adapts optimally to the stretch of knitted fabric and elastic woven fabric

• Micro Core Technology® ‒ Made in Germany

Application

• Elastic closing and backstitch seams, for example for jersey and all fabrics with elastane Ideal for sewing round necklines and tight seams

• For sewing cuffs on legs and sleeves, such as hoodies, joggers or children’s trousers

• Optimal seam elasticity with 4 stitches/cm

• Sew with as little thread tension as possible

• Sewn as needle and bobbin thread

Fabric recommendation

• Light to medium-weight knitwear, for example jersey

• Light to medium weight elastic woven fabrics, fabrics containing elastane