Light catching accents
Use metallic lettering, borders and motifs to give embroidery a distinctive focal point.
Metallic detail that catches the light
Bring luminous gold, silver and copper tones to machine embroidery with Madeira FS Metallic 40. Its smooth, supple construction adds a refined metallic finish to lettering, motifs and decorative details.
Choose your colour above. Each purchase is one 1000m spool in your selected shade.
1000mon each spool
No. 40metallic embroidery thread
16 shadeslisted individually
Make the details shine
Smooth, supple feel
A fine polyamide core and specialised twist create flexible metallic thread for detailed embroidery.
More room to create
The 1000m spool is a practical choice for recurring designs, favourite colours and larger embroidery projects.
Choose by the Madeira colour number
Explore the colour chart, then select the matching number from the colour options above. The chart may show shades beyond those offered in this listing.
4001Gold 1
4002Gold 2
4003Gold 3
4004Gold 4
4005Gold 5
4006Gold 6
4007Gold 7
4008Gold 8
4010Silver
4011Aluminium
4021Rose Gold
4022White Gold
4027Copper 2
4028Copper 1
4029Bronze
4061Platinum
One shade per spool. This listing is for a single 1000m spool, rather than the complete colour range. For an exact match, compare the Madeira number with a physical thread sample or colour card.
FS Metallic 40 at a glance
| Brand and range | Madeira FS Metallic 40 |
|---|---|
| Article | 985 |
| Spool length | 1000m |
| Thread size | No. 40 · dtex 220 / den 200 |
| Composition | 40% metallised polyester, 35% polyamide, 25% paper |
| Recommended needle | NM 65/9 to 75/11, following your machine and fabric requirements |
| Certification | STANDARD 100 by OEKO TEX |
| Supplied | One spool in the selected colour |
Start with a stitched sample
Test your selected thread with the final fabric, stabiliser and design before embroidering the finished piece. Follow your machine’s guidance for threading, needle choice, speed and tension.