Mettler Metrosene All-Purpose 50wt Polyester Thread | Blue Shadow (#0311) | 547 yds

Metrosene by Mettler is a high-quality, all-purpose 50wt polyester thread. Ideal for general sewing and garment construction, it also works well for machine quilting, embroidery, and serging. Designed to perform effortlessly with all fabric types and stitches, it offers exceptional strength, color fastness, and a smooth finish. Available in a variety of colors, it is easy to iron, shrink-proof, and Oeko-Tex certified for safety.

Features:
- Versatile – Works with cotton, synthetics, linen, and silk  
- Durable – 50wt polyester, tear-resistant, shrink-proof  
- High Performance – Easy to iron, excellent color fastness  
- Smooth & Strong – High tensile strength and optimal elasticity  
- Effortless Use – Excellent gliding properties, no tension regulation necessary  
- Certified Safe – Oeko-Tex certified  

Recommended Uses:
- General sewing  
- Machine quilting  
- Machine embroidery 
- Serger

Care Instructions:  Machine wash up to 203°F. Bleach safe. Tumble dry (medium). Iron (high temp).

Needle Recommendations

General Sewing & Garment Construction:
- Universal Needle (80/12 or 90/14) – Suitable for most woven fabrics.  
- Microtex (Sharp) Needle (80/12 or 90/14) – Ideal for precision stitching on tightly woven or delicate fabrics.  

Machine Quilting:  
- Quilting Needle (80/12 or 90/14) – Designed for smooth stitching through multiple layers.  
- Microtex Needle (80/12) – Helps with fine, detailed quilting.  

Machine Embroidery:
- Embroidery Needle (80/12 or 90/14) – Reduces thread shredding and breakage.

Serging (Overlocking):
- ELx705 Needle (80/12 or 90/14) – Designed for sergers and overlock machines.  
- Stretch Needle (90/14) – Helps prevent skipped stitches on stretchy fabrics.