Silk-like shine
Rayon reflects light with a rich, natural-looking lustre that gives motifs and lettering a polished finish.
Madeira 8040 · Rayon No. 40 Clear Box
Eighteen silky colours for luminous machine embroidery
Bring a soft hand and unmistakable silk-like lustre to embroidery with 18 × 200m Snapspools of Madeira Rayon No. 40. This 100% viscose filament thread is a versatile standard weight for colourful motifs, fine decorative stitches and elegant machine embroidery.
- 18 useful solid colours spanning neutrals, golds, greens, blues and reds.
- 200m on every Snapspool provides 3600m of thread across the set.
- Silky viscose brilliance with a soft hand, including in dense embroidery.
18 spoolsfixed solid-colour set
200m eachcompact Snapspools
3600mtotal thread in the box
No. 40dtex 135 × 2
This is Madeira article 8040: Rayon No. 40, 18 × 200m. Rayon is 100% viscose machine embroidery thread. It is not polyester Polyneon, ordinary construction thread or an 18-spool 1000m Smartbox.
Choose Rayon when lustre and softness shape the design
Madeira Rayon is manufactured from high-grade viscose filament. Its characteristic brilliance gives embroidery a smooth, luxurious appearance, while the soft hand makes it particularly attractive for garments and designs with high stitch counts.
Soft finished embroidery
The flexible viscose thread helps dense designs retain a softer hand instead of feeling overly rigid.
Useful standard weight
No. 40 is the versatile everyday embroidery weight for many computerised designs and ornamental techniques.
Use the set where a refined embroidered finish matters
Fashion and occasionwear
Create luminous motifs, monograms and accents for blouses, dresses, eveningwear and bridal projects.
Baby and next-to-skin items
The soft hand is useful for carefully stabilised garments and keepsakes where stiff embroidery is undesirable.
Decorative machine quilting
Add colourful quilting lines, outlines and visible details when the thread’s silky surface is part of the design.
Motifs across varied fabrics
Madeira positions Rayon for embroidery ranging from fine silk through to heavier denim and leather, with the correct needle and stabiliser.
Build designs with a balanced starter palette
Identify and reorder shades by the four-digit Madeira number. The colour blocks are screen guides only; the product photograph above shows the real box, while a physical Rayon colour card gives the most reliable comparison.
10001000 · BlackIncluded · 200m
10251025 · Mine GoldIncluded · 200m
12421242 · Dark NavyIncluded · 200m
10121012 · Whisper GreyIncluded · 200m
10241024 · Golden RodIncluded · 200m
11341134 · Dark SapphireIncluded · 200m
10011001 · Bright WhiteIncluded · 200m
10231023 · Lemon YellowIncluded · 200m
10751075 · PeriwinkleIncluded · 200m
11451145 · MahoganyIncluded · 200m
13701370 · Classic GreenIncluded · 200m
11811181 · Bayberry RedIncluded · 200m
11261126 · TanIncluded · 200m
10511051 · X-Mas GreenIncluded · 200m
11471147 · Christmas RedIncluded · 200m
10821082 · EcruIncluded · 200m
12481248 · Lime GreenIncluded · 200m
11161116 · PinkIncluded · 200m
Screen colour is a guide only. Rayon’s reflective sheen, photography and display settings can change how a shade appears. Match by the Madeira number and compare with a physical thread sample or Rayon colour card when precision matters.
Rayon prioritises softness and luxurious shine
This set: Rayon No. 40
100% viscose filament with a silk-like lustre and soft hand. Choose it for elegant motifs, fashion embroidery, decorative quilting and fine presentation pieces.
Different fibre: Polyneon 40
Polyester Polyneon prioritises abrasion resistance, chlorine resistance and demanding laundering. It is often the more practical choice for workwear, sportswear and frequently washed textiles.
Rayon is decorative embroidery thread. Use it as the visible top thread with compatible bobbin thread; do not substitute it for ordinary construction thread in structural seams.
Support the sheen with the right needle and stabiliser
Plan by colour number
Match the design’s colour stops to the included Madeira codes before threading the machine.
Fit the recommended needle
Madeira recommends its Universal embroidery needle NM 75/11, article 9450, for Rayon No. 40.
Match bobbin and stabiliser
Use compatible embroidery bobbin thread and stabilise for the fabric, design density and finished use.
Test before embroidering
Stitch the complete design on a stabilised offcut, then refine tension, needle or stabiliser if needed.
Keep the lustre looking its best
Store in the clear box
Return spools after use to protect them from dust, tangles, damp, high heat and prolonged sunlight.
Secure loose ends
Use each Snapspool’s locking base so thread remains tidy and ready for the next colour change.
Follow the full project care limit
Use the lowest care limit among the fabric, Rayon thread, stabiliser, bobbin thread and any embellishments.
Madeira Rayon No. 40 Clear Box at a glance
| Brand | Madeira |
|---|---|
| Product | Clear Box Rayon No. 40 |
| Box article / SKU | 8040 |
| Thread article | 9840 |
| Barcode / GTIN | 4003760980403 |
| Thread type | Machine embroidery and decorative thread |
| Thread size | No. 40 · dtex 135 × 2 |
| Fibre | 100% viscose filament |
| Spool format | 200m Snapspool with thread-end locking base |
| Box contents | 18 fixed colours · 3600m total |
| Recommended needle | Madeira Universal embroidery needle NM 75/11 · article 9450 |
| Suitable machines | Sewing and embroidery machines that accept Rayon No. 40; follow the machine manufacturer’s guidance |
| Included | 18 Rayon No. 40 spools and reusable clear storage box |
| Not included | Needle, bobbin thread, stabiliser and embroidery design |
Madeira Rayon clear-box FAQs
Is this Madeira article 8040?
Yes. Madeira article 8040 is the Clear Box containing eighteen 200m Snapspools of Rayon No. 40. Its barcode is 4003760980403.
How much thread is included?
The set contains 18 × 200m spools, giving 3600m of Rayon No. 40 thread in total.
Which colours are included?
The fixed assortment contains 1000, 1025, 1242, 1012, 1024, 1134, 1001, 1023, 1075, 1145, 1370, 1181, 1126, 1051, 1147, 1082, 1248 and 1116. The colour grid above pairs each number with its reference name.
Can I choose or swap the colours?
No. Article 8040 is supplied as one fixed 18-colour assortment; individual colours cannot be selected or substituted in this listing.
Is Rayon the same as Polyneon?
No. Rayon is 100% viscose and is chosen for silk-like shine and softness. Polyneon is polyester and is selected when extra resistance to abrasion, chlorine or demanding laundering is the priority.
Which needle should I use?
Madeira recommends a Universal embroidery needle in size NM 75/11, including its article 9450. The final point and size should still suit the machine, fabric and design.
Is bobbin thread included?
No. The clear box contains the 18 coloured Rayon top threads and storage box only. Choose compatible embroidery bobbin thread separately.
Will it work in my machine?
Madeira Rayon No. 40 is designed for sewing and embroidery machines that accept standard machine embroidery thread. Check the machine manual for spool handling, threading, needle and tension guidance, then run a complete test.
Open the clear box and bring silky colour to the design
Madeira 8040 combines eighteen useful 200m shades, a versatile No. 40 weight and the soft brilliance of viscose Rayon—an inviting foundation for elegant machine embroidery and decorative stitching.