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