Denim and jeans
Create defined hems, pocket details, yokes and construction seams with classic golds, rusts, navy and denim-friendly blues.
Professional Tex 60 threadGütermann Mara 50, 500m
Stronger-looking seams with a smooth, professional finish
Mara 50 is a substantial 100% polyester sewing thread made for defined topstitching, durable construction seams and decorative stitching. Its Micro Core Technology gives the thread a smooth, uniform structure with a clean, silky appearance.
- Tex 60 professional thread: a noticeably bolder stitch than standard everyday sewing thread.
- 500 metres per spool: generous length for jeans, bags, workwear, soft furnishings and repeat production.
- Smooth Micro Core Technology: consistent construction, clean stitch formation and minimal fibre fly.
- 24 practical colours: focused around useful basics, natural fabrics, denim and topstitch tones.
500mone selected spool
Tex 60No. 50 professional thread
100% polyestersmooth and durable
NM 90 to 110official needle range
What arrives: one 500m spool of Gütermann Mara 50 in the shade code selected on the product page. Use the code as the exact reorder reference. The descriptive colour names are practical browsing guides.
Built for visible stitching and harder-working seams
Mara 50 sits in the useful space between ordinary dressmaking thread and very heavy industrial thread. It creates a confident stitch line while remaining smooth enough for well-adjusted domestic and industrial lockstitch machines that can accommodate Tex 60 thread.
Bags and accessories
Give totes, pouches, organisers, canvas projects and fabric accessories a stronger, more deliberate seam appearance.
Workwear and uniforms
A practical choice for durable garments, aprons, outer layers, repairs and visible seam reinforcement.
Home textiles
Use for cushions, covers, upholstery details and decorative seams where standard thread can look too fine.
Micro Core Technology
A clean thread structure that helps stitches look refined
Gütermann manufactures Mara with Micro Core Technology, a microfilament polyester core-spun construction developed for smooth, reliable sewing. The result is an even thread with a fine cross-section for its strength and a subtle silk-like appearance.
Smooth running
Uniform construction supports dependable unwinding and tidy stitch formation at suitable machine settings.
Defined without looking coarse
Tex 60 produces stronger visual definition while retaining the neat finish expected from a premium sewing thread.
Low fibre fly
The MCT construction helps keep lint and loose fibre to a minimum during sewing.
Choose by shade code, then use the name as a guide
These practical colour names make the range easier to browse, but the Gütermann shade code is the exact reference. Select the matching code in the product options above.
Basics
6 shades
000Black
800White
38Fog / light grey
727Warm grey / olive-grey
36Charcoal / dark iron
156Crimson red
Calico and naturals
7 shades
802Porcelain / soft cream
1Eggshell / natural white
111Undyed / ecru
118Calico beige
169Warm natural / ivory
299Linen / pale sand
722Bone / light beige
Denim blues
4 shades
143Faded-denim blue
112Blue-grey denim
339Midnight navy
3681Indigo / blue-black
Jeans topstitch
5 shades
968Classic jeans gold / ochre
448Copper / rusty orange
412Deep gold / rust
887Golden brown / ochre
350Orange
Earth tones
2 shades
696Walnut / dark brown
824Olive / kelp
Colour guidance: shade cards and screens are useful guides, but displays, lighting and dye-lot variation can affect appearance. Match by code when reordering and compare thread with the actual fabric in natural light whenever a very close match matters.
Machine and needle guidance
Set the machine up for Tex 60, not standard dressmaking thread
Gütermann recommends needle sizes NM 90 to 110, equivalent to US 14 to 18, for Mara 50. Choose the needle point for your material and make a full sample through the same number of layers before sewing the finished project.
Choose the pointUse a Jeans needle for dense denim, a sharp suitable point for woven fabrics, or the correct specialist needle for leather and coated materials.
Lengthen the stitchA slightly longer stitch often shows heavier thread more cleanly, especially for visible topstitching.
Balance the seamAdjust tension gradually until the lock is centred between the layers and both sides look even.
- Confirm that your machine, needle plate and needle can accommodate Tex 60 thread.
- Thread the machine with the presser foot raised so the thread enters the tension discs correctly.
- Use a suitable bobbin thread and test the stitch balance before sewing the project.
- Slow down across bulky intersections and avoid pulling the work through the machine.
- Keep a record of the shade code for easy reordering.
Technical details
Gütermann Mara 50 500m specifications
| Brand | A&E Gütermann |
|---|---|
| Product | Mara 50 |
| Manufacturer article | 702277 |
| Length | 500 metres, approximately 546 yards |
| Material | 100% polyester |
| Construction | Micro Core Technology, microfilament polyester core-spun thread |
| Thread size | No. 50 / Tkt. 50 |
| Tex | Tex 60 |
| Linear density | dtex 600(3) |
| Recommended needle | NM 90 to 110 / US 14 to 18 |
| Typical applications | Closing seams, decorative seams, topstitching, overlock, safety and coverstitch seams, and buttonholes |
| Typical materials | Denim, workwear fabrics, canvas, bag fabrics, suitable leather, home textiles and upholstery materials |
| Current selection | 24 shade variants |
| Included | One 500m spool in the selected shade code |
Gütermann Mara 50 FAQs
Is Mara 50 suitable for jeans topstitching?
Yes. Mara 50 is a strong choice for defined jeans hems, pocket details and visible construction seams. Use a suitable Jeans needle, test the tension and select a stitch length that displays the thread cleanly.
Can I use Mara 50 in a domestic sewing machine?
Many well-maintained domestic machines can use Tex 60 thread when fitted with the correct NM 90 to 110 needle, but machine clearances and tension ranges vary. Check the manual and test the complete setup before starting the project.
Is Mara 50 the same as standard Sew-all thread?
No. Mara 50 is a heavier Tex 60 professional sewing thread. It creates a more visible stitch profile than regular everyday dressmaking thread.
Is this a bonded thread?
No. Mara 50 is a Micro Core Technology polyester sewing thread. Choose a purpose-made bonded thread when the project specifically requires bonded construction or demanding outdoor exposure.
Can it be used for bags and upholstery?
Yes, it suits many bag-making, home textile and upholstery applications when the material, needle, machine and seam design are compatible. For structural seams, always confirm that the thread specification meets the load and end-use requirements.
What colour will I receive?
You will receive the Gütermann shade code selected in the product options. The descriptive shelf names help with browsing, while the numeric code is the exact reference for selection and reordering.
How much thread is on each spool?
Each selected spool contains 500 metres, approximately 546 yards, of Mara 50 thread.
Which needle size should I use?
The official guidance is NM 90 to 110, or US 14 to 18. Choose the needle point and exact size for the fabric, then test through all project layers.
Give denim, bags and hard-working projects a cleaner professional stitch
Choose your Mara shade code, fit the right needle and enjoy 500 metres of smooth Tex 60 thread with the strength and definition your stitching deserves.
Choose Your Shade Code