Garment construction
Sew shirts, dresses, trousers, outerwear, uniforms, activewear and many other woven or knitted garments with neat seam definition.
Professional Tex 30 threadGütermann Mara 100, 1000m
Smooth everyday seams with professional consistency
Gütermann Mara 100 is a fine, versatile 100% polyester sewing thread for garment construction, neat decorative stitching, buttonholes and many production sewing applications. Its Micro Core Technology gives stitches a smooth, even structure with a subtle silk-like finish.
- Fine Tex 30 profile: ideal when you want strong, tidy seams without a bulky stitch line.
- 1000 metres per spool: excellent working length for dressmaking, alterations, workrooms and repeat sewing.
- Micro Core Technology: uniform construction, reliable running and very little fibre fly.
- 105 listed shades: a broad colour range organised below for easier browsing by exact code.
1000mapproximately 1094 yards
Tex 30No. 100 professional thread
100% polyestersmooth and dependable
NM 70 to 90official needle range
What arrives: one 1000m spool of Gütermann Mara 100 in the shade code selected on the product page. Use the numeric code as the exact selection and reorder reference.
Made for clean construction seams and polished everyday sewing
Mara 100 balances a refined thread profile with the dependable performance required for regular sewing. It is especially useful when a heavier topstitch thread would overpower the fabric or make seam allowances feel bulky.
Overlock and coverstitch
Suitable for overlock, safety and coverstitch seams when the machine, needle and tension are set for the material.
Buttonholes and detail
Create straight or eyelet buttonholes and refined decorative stitching without the heavy appearance of bold topstitch thread.
Workroom versatility
A practical 1000m format for alterations, samples, repeat garments, home textiles and professional sewing rooms.
Micro Core Technology
Engineered for a smooth, uniform stitch
Mara uses Gütermann's Micro Core Technology, a microfilament polyester core-spun construction. The fine, even cross-section supports balanced stitch formation, reliable unwinding and a clean surface with very little loose fibre around the machine.
Fine and even
A consistent thread structure helps seams look smooth and regular from the first stitch to the last.
Subtle lustre
The smooth surface gives colours a polished, silk-like appearance without a coarse or fuzzy finish.
Reliable running
Designed for dependable performance in suitable domestic and industrial sewing setups.
Mara 100 is the fine general-purpose choice
Within the Mara family, a lower ticket number means a heavier thread. Tex gives the most direct comparison of physical thread weight.
Mara 100, Tex 30
Fine, versatile thread for garment construction, buttonholes, overlocking, coverstitching and neat decorative seams.
Mara 70, Tex 40
A midweight option for more visible topstitching and durable construction seams.
Mara 50, Tex 60
A heavier choice for denim details, bags, workwear and prominent decorative stitching.
Choose the exact code above, then use the colour square as a guide
The catalogue-based colour squares organise this large range into easy browsing families. Shades without a verified colour name are shown by their precise Gütermann code.
Black, white and grey
20 shades
2111Black
000Shade 000
0800White
1274Shade 1274
1254Shade 1254
998Shade 998
999Shade 999
008Grey
038Grey
040Grey
093Shade 093
493Shade 493
496Shade 496
542Shade 542
545Shade 545
701Shade 701
2613Shade 2613
4534Shade 4534
5618Shade 5618
036Shade 036
Cream, beige and pale neutrals
16 shades
001Cream
111Off White
118Shade 118
131Beige
169Cream
186Shade 186
199Shade 199
299Cream
464Cream
722Shade 722
802Shade 802
3796Shade 3796
4147Shade 4147
4567Cream
9414Shade 9414
5024Shade 5024
Brown and earth tones
10 shades
023Shade 023
124Shade 124
269Shade 269
540Shade 540
650Brown
682Shade 682
694Shade 694
724Shade 724
868Shade 868
4015Dark Brown
Yellow, orange and gold
7 shades
106Yellow
325Shade 325
351Shade 351
412Orange
414Shade 414
417Shade 417
968Shade 968
Red and burgundy
8 shades
046Shade 046
130Shade 130
156Red
226Shade 226
368Shade 368
369Shade 369
382Shade 382
384Shade 384
Pink and rose
10 shades
165Pink
247Shade 247
320Shade 320
473Shade 473
659Pink
660Shade 660
663Shade 663
890Shade 890
984Shade 984
2528Shade 2528
Purple and plum
5 shades
158Shade 158
321Purple
373Shade 373
392Shade 392
912Shade 912
Blue and navy
18 shades
064Shade 064
065Blue
075Shade 075
112Shade 112
143Shade 143
232Shade 232
276Blue
309Shade 309
310Shade 310
315Blue
339Shade 339
387Shade 387
497Shade 497
665Shade 665
6712Shade 6712
3681Shade 3681
9110Shade 9110
967Shade 967
Teal and aqua
7 shades
018Shade 018
107Shade 107
189Shade 189
192Shade 192
340Shade 340
472Shade 472
870Shade 870
Green and olive
4 shades
396Green
687Shade 687
707Green
821Shade 821
Colour guidance: screens, lighting and dye-lot variation can affect appearance. Select and reorder by the exact Gütermann shade code. Compare the physical spool with your project fabric in natural light whenever a very close match matters.
Machine and needle guidance
Start with NM 70 to 90 and test the complete seam
Gütermann recommends needle sizes NM 70 to 90, equivalent to US 10 to 14, for Mara 100. Choose the needle point for the material, then test through the same layers and stabilisers used in the finished project.
Choose the pointUse the correct needle system and point for woven, knit, denim, leather or coated materials.
Balance the tensionAdjust gradually until the stitch locks cleanly between the layers without puckering or loops.
Test the seamCheck the stitch length, seam appearance and strength on a project offcut before sewing the finished item.
- Thread the machine with the presser foot raised so the thread enters the tension discs correctly.
- Match the needle point and size to the fabric rather than choosing by thread alone.
- Use the same fabric layers, interfacing and stabiliser in the test seam.
- Keep the shade code with project notes for accurate reordering.
- For structural, safety-critical or outdoor seams, confirm the exact thread specification required by the end use.
Technical details
Gütermann Mara 100 1000m specifications
| Brand | A&E Gütermann |
|---|---|
| Product | Mara 100 |
| Manufacturer article | 707694 |
| Length | 1000 metres, approximately 1094 yards |
| Material | 100% polyester |
| Construction | Micro Core Technology microfilament polyester core-spun thread |
| Thread size | No. 100 / Tkt. 100 |
| Tex | Tex 30 |
| Linear density | dtex 300(2), 2-fold |
| Recommended needle | NM 70 to 90 / US 10 to 14 |
| Typical seam types | Closing and construction seams, decorative seams, overlock, safety and coverstitch seams, and straight or eyelet buttonholes |
| Typical applications | Apparel, denim, workwear, sportswear, underwear, swimwear, knitwear, suitable leather, home textiles, bags and accessories |
| Current selection | 105 shade variants |
| Included | One 1000m spool in the selected shade code |
Gütermann Mara 100 FAQs
What is Mara 100 best used for?
It is a fine professional general-purpose thread for garment construction, neat decorative seams, buttonholes, overlock and coverstitch applications, plus many workroom and home textile projects.
What fibre is Mara 100 made from?
Mara 100 is made from 100% polyester using Gütermann Micro Core Technology construction.
Can I use it in a domestic sewing machine?
It suits many domestic machines when the correct needle, threading and tension are used. The 1000m spool must also sit securely on the spool pin or a suitable thread stand.
Is Mara 100 a heavy topstitch thread?
No. Mara 100 is Tex 30 and gives a relatively fine stitch line. Choose Mara 70 or Mara 50 when you want increasingly stronger visual definition and the machine can accommodate the heavier thread.
Which needle size should I use?
The official guidance is NM 70 to 90, or US 10 to 14. Choose the needle point and exact size for the fabric, then test the complete seam setup.
How do I choose the colour?
Select the exact numeric shade code in the product options. The colour squares help with browsing, while the code is the precise reference for selection and reordering.
How much thread is supplied?
Each purchase supplies one 1000m spool in the selected shade code.
Is this the same as Gütermann Sew-All?
No. Mara 100 is an industrial and professional MCT thread specification. Although both are versatile polyester sewing threads, select by the named product, Tex size, spool length and shade code rather than treating them as identical.
Stock the shade you need for smooth, professional everyday sewing
Choose the exact Mara 100 colour code, fit the right needle and enjoy 1000 metres of fine Tex 30 polyester thread with reliable, refined stitch formation.
Browse the Shade Guide