Longer embroidery runs
Each 1000m spool holds two-and-a-half times as much thread as a 400m starter spool, reducing changes on frequently used colours.
Madeira 8047 · Polyneon 40 Smartbox
Eighteen full-size colours for serious machine embroidery
Move beyond starter spools with 18 × 1000m of Madeira Polyneon No. 40. This strong, colourfast polyester machine embroidery thread is packed in a reusable Smartbox with a printed colour card and Universal embroidery needles—ready for longer designs, repeat jobs and a busy embroidery room.
- 18 full-size 1000m spools provide 18,000m of Polyneon thread.
- Durable No. 40 polyester suits frequently washed and hard-working textiles.
- Colour card and needles included alongside the organised Smartbox assortment.
18 spoolsfixed colour assortment
1000m eachfull-size working spools
18,000mtotal thread in the box
No. 40dtex 135 × 2
This is the large-spool Madeira 8047 Smartbox. It contains eighteen 1000m spools—not the 400m spools supplied in the smaller Clear Box 8045. The colour assortment is also different, so use the exact 8047 list below.
Brilliant polyester colour with strength behind every stitch
Polyneon is Madeira’s versatile 100% polyester machine embroidery thread. It combines a bright finish with high tensile and abrasion resistance, plus colourfast performance for textiles exposed to repeat washing and chlorine.
Hard-wearing polyester
High tear and abrasion resistance supports durable logos, names, motifs, appliqué and decorative stitching.
Reliable colour identification
The supplied printed Polyneon colour card helps confirm shade numbers and plan future individual-spool reorders.
Choose Polyneon where embroidery will be worn and washed
Workwear and uniforms
Create company logos, names and badges on garments that need regular laundering and dependable colour.
Sports and outdoor clothing
A strong polyester option for active textiles exposed to friction, frequent use and repeated washing.
Children’s clothing and accessories
Add durable lettering and colourful motifs to garments, bags and projects made for everyday use.
Towels, bags and repeat designs
The larger spools are useful for monograms, team sets, small production runs and colours used across many designs.
See every colour supplied in the Smartbox
Each image below is cropped from the official filling-plan photograph for this exact set. Madeira identifies shades by their four-digit number; names can differ between markets, so the number is the safest reference for matching and reordering.
Colour 1815Included · 1000m
Colour 1839Included · 1000m
Colour 1922Included · 1000m
Colour 1675Included · 1000m
Colour 1843Included · 1000m
Colour 1977Included · 1000m
Colour 1866Included · 1000m
Colour 1971Included · 1000m
Colour 1678Included · 1000m
Colour 1748Included · 1000m
Colour 1851Included · 1000m
Colour 1670Included · 1000m
Colour 1803Included · 1000m
Colour 1938Included · 1000m
Colour 1659Included · 1000m
Colour 1801Included · 1000m
Colour 1918Included · 1000m
Colour 1800Included · 1000m
Screen colour is a guide only. Photography, lighting and displays can alter how thread appears. Use the printed colour card and Madeira number for identification, and compare with a physical thread sample when an exact match matters.
Open one organised box and start planning
A fixed range of solid Polyneon No. 40 colours, with 1000m on every spool.
A physical Polyneon reference for checking numbers and planning future reorders.
Universal embroidery needles are supplied with the manufacturer’s Smartbox set.
A transparent organiser that keeps the assortment visible, protected and together.
Smartbox 8047 is the higher-capacity assortment
This set: Smartbox 8047
18 × 1000m Polyneon 40 spools, 18,000m total, plus a printed colour card and Universal embroidery needles. Best suited to regular use and longer runs.
Different set: Clear Box 8045
18 × 400m Polyneon 40 Snapspools and 7200m total. It is a smaller starter format with a different fixed colour assortment.
Both contain Polyneon 40, but they are not the same assortment. Check the article number, spool length and colour list before ordering or replenishing a shade.
Match thread, needle, bobbin and stabiliser to the job
Plan with colour numbers
Match the design’s colour stops to the supplied Madeira numbers and record any substitutions.
Choose the needle
Madeira recommends NM 75–80 for standard Polyneon 40 use; refine the point and size for the fabric and machine.
Add bobbin and stabiliser
Use compatible embroidery bobbin thread and select stabiliser for the fabric, design density and finished use.
Run a full test
Stitch the design on a stabilised offcut, checking colour order, tension and coverage before the final item.
Madeira Polyneon 40 Smartbox at a glance
| Brand | Madeira |
|---|---|
| Product | Smartbox Polyneon 40 |
| Article / SKU | 8047 |
| Barcode / GTIN | 4003760981479 |
| Thread type | Machine embroidery and decorative thread |
| Thread size | No. 40 · dtex 135 × 2 |
| Fibre | 100% polyester filament |
| Spool length | 1000m per spool |
| Thread quantity | 18 fixed colours · 18,000m total |
| Needle guide | NM 75–80 as a starting point for standard Polyneon 40 applications; match the final needle to the machine, fabric and design |
| Included accessories | Printed Polyneon colour card and Universal embroidery needles |
| Storage | Reusable transparent Smartbox organiser |
| Not included | Bobbin thread, stabiliser and embroidery design |
Madeira Polyneon Smartbox FAQs
Which colours are included?
Madeira’s 8047 filling plan contains 1815, 1839, 1922, 1675, 1843, 1977, 1866, 1971, 1678, 1748, 1851, 1670, 1803, 1938, 1659, 1801, 1918 and 1800. The colour images above follow the exact filling-plan order.
Can I choose or swap the colours?
No. Article 8047 is supplied as one fixed 18-colour assortment. Individual shades cannot be selected or substituted in this listing.
Are the spools really 1000m each?
Yes. The Smartbox contains eighteen full-size 1000m spools, giving 18,000m of Polyneon 40 in total.
How is this different from the 18 × 400m Clear Box?
Smartbox 8047 has 1000m on each spool, 18,000m total, and includes a printed colour card and embroidery needles. Clear Box 8045 uses smaller 400m Snapspools, totals 7200m and has a different colour selection.
Will Polyneon work in my embroidery machine?
Polyneon 40 is made for machine embroidery. Check that your domestic or industrial machine can accommodate the 1000m spool format and follow its manual for spool support, threading and needle guidance.
Is bobbin thread included?
No. The set includes the 18 coloured Polyneon top threads, printed colour card, Universal embroidery needles and Smartbox. Select compatible embroidery bobbin thread separately.
Is it suitable for washable projects?
Yes. Madeira develops Polyneon for strong colourfastness and resistance to washing and chlorine, making it useful for frequently laundered textiles. Always follow the lowest care limit among the fabric, stabiliser and other project materials.
Can I reorder a colour when it runs out?
Yes, subject to shade availability. Record the four-digit Madeira number from the spool or printed colour card, because that is more reliable than a descriptive colour name.
Keep 18 kilometres of dependable Polyneon colour ready
With eighteen full-size 1000m spools, a verified fixed colour range, Madeira’s printed colour reference and embroidery needles, Smartbox 8047 is built for embroiderers ready to move into longer designs and repeat work.