Accent fibre · Novelty
Metallic & Lurex Thread
Fine sparkle threads carried alongside a main yarn for festive and bridal accents.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Category
- Fibers
Definition
Metallic thread is a polyester or nylon filament with a reflective coating, usually held together with another yarn rather than used alone.
Overview
Carried with cotton it adds a glint without changing the fabric's structure — the standard trick for Christmas and bridal pieces.
Alone it is scratchy and slippery, so it stays an accent rather than a main fibre.
Characteristics
- Reflective sparkle
- Very fine
- Scratchy alone
- Held with a main yarn
Typical uses
- Christmas decorations
- Bridal accents
- Evening bags
- Gift trims