Madeira Rayon Machine Embroidery Threads

Classic Rayon Machine Embroidery Threads

Everybody loves the look and feel of Rayon. Of course, Madeira is renowned globally for its superior quality threads, and that reputation began with our Classic Rayon machine embroidery thread.  Classic Rayon is the original thread with over a 100 year history of popularity and excellence.  Rayon viscose, derived from sustainably-managed forests, is the raw material Madeira uses to create a strong, smooth, and satiny machine embroidery thread with a depth of color like no other.

Classic Rayon is the softest and most flexible thread you can buy; it creates the least friction when running through the embroidery machine, and it feels silky against the skin.  Use it for everyday embellishment on items that will be normally detergent-laundered without whiteners, brighteners or bleach, and it will retain its brilliant color and unsurpassed glossy sheen for the life of the garment. Experience the timeless quality and exceptional performance of Madeira's Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread.


Silky Lustrous Sheen: Often described as having a satin-like sheen.

Premium Material: Made of Rayon (also known as Viscose).

Historical Excellence: The original machine embroidery thread, boasting a heritage spanning over 100 years of worldwide popularity.

Smooth, Soft, Versatile: Provides a gentle and smooth texture.

Strength and Durability: Offers high tensile strength for long-lasting use.

Everyday Use: Ideal for daily embroidery projects.

Artistic Appeal: Natural fibers are perfect for artistic embroidery.

Vibrant Colors: Available in a vast array of vivid shades.

Various weights: #40 (standard), #60 (thinner), and #30 (thicker).

Oeko-Tex® Certified: Ensures the absence of harmful substances.

Storage: For long-lasting machine embroidery thread quality, it's crucial to store the thread in a cool, dry environment, protected from dust, heat, and humidity. This practice helps maintain the thread's integrity and performance over time.

Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread – Classic Rayon #40

If you’re looking for what the world loves most, stitch with Classic Rayon and see why it’s loved the world over.  Classic Rayon #40 is the original machine embroidery thread with a worldwide reputation of reliability to match its beauty.  You just can’t beat the deep color and high shine of Classic Rayon; its attention-grabbing gloss adds a rich and luxurious look to even the humblest of designs.  Treat it well (avoid bleach, dry cleaning or excessive sun exposure) and it will continue to look as brilliant and colorful as the day you stitched it.  This premium standard weight thread offers exceptional versatility on most garments, from high fashion and formalwear to corporate logos and textile art. When you want embroidery with deep color and the richest shine you can achieve, stitch it with Classic Rayon #40.

Color Variety: Available in 422 colors, including solid, multi, and astro shades.

Ideal for Everyday Use: Perfect for a wide range of embroidery projects.

Versatile Applications include: Corporate logos, artistic décor, blending, shading, and more.

Super Powers:

Durability: High Tensile strength

Aesthetic: Adds artistic appeal in embroidered designs with a glossy sheen.

Shading and Blending: Colors displayed on color card for easy selections

Oeko-Tex® Certified: Ensures the absence of harmful substances.

Digitizing Specifications: 4.0/.40

Recommended Needle Sizes: Use embroidery needle sizes #65/9 to #75/11.

Product Sizes Available:

Large Snap Cones: 5500-yard cones: Item 910-(colors)

Mini Snap Cones: 1100- yards: Item 911-(colors)

Note: Classic Rayon is not suitable for harsh commercial laundering, bleaching or outdoor items. 

Storage: For long-lasting machine embroidery thread quality, it's crucial to store the thread in a cool, dry environment, protected from dust, heat, direct sunlight and humidity. This practice helps maintain the thread's integrity and performance over time.

Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread – Classic Rayon #60

Classic Rayon #60 embroidery thread is a refined version of the traditional Classic #40 and is designed to produce precise small letters down to 3mm letters, or create precision detailing in fine, complex patterns. This thread is made from the same 100% viscose rayon as its standard 40-weight counterpart, and that means you’ll enjoy the same smooth performance when you stitch with it.  It runs flawlessly on both high-speed commercial machines and semi-professional home machines, without sacrificing quality or efficiency.

Classic Rayon boasts a high tensile strength and its unmatched glossy finish. Moreover, Classic Rayon #60 is Oeko-Tex® certified, guaranteeing that it is free from harmful substances and safe for direct skin contact. If you need your small lettering and fine details to look as aesthetically pleasing as your Classic Rayon #40 embroidery, Classic Rayon #60 is the go-to choice.


Color Variety: Available in 85 solid colors

Material: Rayon/Viscose

Usage: Ideal for small letters and fine details.

Texture: Smooth continuous filament with a high sheen look.

Versatile Applications: Everyday embroidery for smaller embroidery design elements. Great for garments that are subjected to normal everyday wear and tear.

Super Powers:

Durability: High Tensile strength

Aesthetic: Adds artistic appeal in embroidered designs with a glossy sheen.

Detailing: Small lettering down to 3mm high, fine detailing and fine filigree embroidery designs.

Oeko-Tex® Certified: Ensures the absence of harmful substances.

Digitizing Specifications: 3.5/.35

Needle Recommendations: Suitable for embroidery needle sizes 60/8 and 65/9

Product Sizes Available:

Large Snap Cones: NA

Mini Snap Cones: 1640-yard MSCs: Item 915S-(colors).

Note: Classic Rayon is not suitable for harsh commercial laundering, bleaching or outdoor items. 

Storage: For long-lasting machine embroidery thread quality, it's crucial to store the thread in a cool, dry environment, protected from dust, heat, and humidity. This practice helps maintain the thread's integrity and performance over time.

Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread – Classic Rayon #30

Looking for a little more substance?  Classic Rayon #30 machine embroidery thread is slightly thicker than standard 40-weight in thickness, making it ideal for faster coverage in larger designs like full jacket backs.  This gorgeous, glossy thread fills in more quickly, which means faster production time in the embroidery machine room. 100% viscose rayon, this thread operates beautifully on both high-speed multi-head machines and semi-professional home machines, making it a versatile choice for a range of embroidery applications.

Despite its robustness, it preserves a soft hand, ensuring comfort and quality, even in designs with high stitch counts. It’s ideal for decorative stitching, fashion items, or fine home décor. Classic Rayon #30, like all the Classic Rayon weights, not only meets rigorous performance and environmental standards but also supports sustainable practices within the textile industry.

Color Variety: Available in 178 solid colors

Material: Rayon/Viscose

Usage: Ideal for decorative stitching, bulky embroidery and fast fills.

Texture: Smooth continuous filament with a high sheen look.

Versatile Applications: Everyday embroidery for thicker embroidery elements. Great for garments that are subjected to normal everyday wear and tear.

Super Powers:

Durability: High Tensile strength

Fill Areas: Greater thickness fills in large areas quicker than #40.

Aesthetic: When used decoratively, this thread produces thicker stitches for a bulkier look.

Oeko-Tex® Certified: Ensures the absence of harmful substances.

Digitizing Specifications: 5.0/.50

Recommended Needle Sizes: Use embroidery needle sizes #75/11 to #80/12.

Product Sizes Available:

Large Snap Cones: 3300-yard cones: Item 921-(colors)

Mini Snap Cones: Currently being discontinued: Item: 914-(colors)

Note: Classic Rayon is not suitable for harsh commercial laundering, bleaching or outdoor items.

Storage: For long-lasting machine embroidery thread quality, it's crucial to store the thread in a cool, dry environment, protected from dust, heat, and humidity. This practice helps maintain the thread's integrity and performance over time.

SENSA® GREEN THREADS

Sensa® Green Machine Embroidery Thread

Go natural!  Madeira Sensa® Green is crafted from 100% Lyocell, a pioneering fiber derived from botanical sources.  We’re not overstating the fact that Sensa® Green represents a revolutionary step forward in eco-friendly machine embroidery thread.  When Sensa® Green is manufactured, 99% of the water and solvents involved in its production is recycled.  Talk about setting a new standard for environmental responsibility!

But what does Sensa® Green feel like, look like, or sew like?  We like to describe the feel of Sensa® Green’s softness as a buttery or velvety feel against the skin.  Its subtle, organic-looking sheen pairs perfectly with eco-friendly garments and textiles, meeting the demand by eco-conscious embroiderers for a truly sustainable option.  It’s also certified to be free from harmful substances, is non-abrasive and non-irritating,and is the perfect option for any embroidery that will lie directly against the skin.  Intimates, infants and children’s clothing, nightwear, swimsuits, t-shirts, golf shirts and athleisure clothing all find an ideal pairing with Sensa® Green. 

It runs smoothly through high-speed embroidery machines and is perfect for professionals and hobbyists alike who prioritize sustainability without compromising on quality or aesthetic appeal.

Color Variety: Available in 144 solid colors

Material: 100% Lyocell

Usage:  Adds soft, sustainable embroidered designs to garments and other embroiderables.

Texture: Smooth and soft buttery feel with a light, organic texture.

Versatile Applications: Everyday embroidery including blending, shading, and more.

Super Powers:

Durability: Holds up to normal every day embroidery

Sustainability: Is the most sustainable thread on the market with 99% of water and solvents being recycled in its manufacturing process

Gentleness: Particularly gentle and non-irritating against the skin.

Aesthetic: Adds a soft muted shine to embroidered designs

Sustainability: Meets today’s standard of eco-responsibility in reducing manufacturing waste.

Oeko-Tex® Certified: Ensures the absence of harmful substances.

Digitizing Specifications: 4.0/.40

Needle Recommendations: Suitable for embroidery needle sizes 65/9, 70/10, 75/11

Product Sizes Available:

Large Snap Cones: 5500-yard cones: Item 710-(colors).

Mini Snap Cones: NA

Bobbin Thread:  8200-yard cones: Item 319-500 (black) & 319-501 (white)

Storage: For long-lasting machine embroidery thread quality, it's crucial to store the thread in a cool, dry environment, protected from dust, heat, and humidity. This practice helps maintain the thread's integrity and performance over time.