Rayon is commonly known as a man-made fiber, made from natural plant cellulose of wood pulp, cotton linters and fibrous plants. These fibres then undergo a series of processes after which they attain their unique luster and sheen. Earlier it was also known as artificial silk owing to its glossy and glistened appearance. Embroidery through rayon threads is most preferred when it comes to fabrics which involve harsh uses. Some of the common applications are as follows:

• Bed linens
• Kitchen linens
• Throws for sofa, car seats and chairs
• Blankets
• Apparels

Rayon threads are popularly used for various purposes particularly because of a number of properties it possesses. A few of them are as follows:

• Soft and comfortable
• Highly absorbent
• Dyes easily and prints well
• No pilling problems

Silk threads have found their uses for adorning various items and objects since many decades now. The unmatched luster and brilliant sheen of these threads grants them their unique appearance usage in a variety of applications. Some of the properties that make these threads most popular are as follows:

They are strong and display great tensile strength.

• Absorb dyes easily
• High color retaining capacity
• Highly stable
• It has no grain or naps

Though silk threads are more expensive than other kinds of threads, they are highly popular when it comes to imparting a glistened or an embellished touch to the textile. Silk threads are used for a variety of applications:

• Apparels
• Bags (Purses, hobos, pouches)
• Handicraft items
• Table linens
• Bed linens

Embroidery threads these days come in enormous varieties and types. They add life to different patterns with their unique color quality and sheen. Thread, like fabric, is made from either synthetic or natural fibers, or both, and each has its own appeal.

Rayon thread is smooth and has a high sheen. It comes in a wide range of colors. Polyester thread has sheen similar to rayon and comes in a wide range of colors. It’s economical and colorfast and stronger.

Cotton threads are most commonly and possess a soft sheen. More preferred for hand embroidery. Silk thread is strong and stable with an unmatched beautiful sheen. It is perfect for embroidering on silk and other luxurious fabrics.

Metallic threads require more care than rayon or cotton. They are used for adding sparkling accents to embroidery designs. Then there are Special-effect embroidery threads. Each is different and is used for special effects. They may be fuzzy acrylic/wool-based type, or fluorescent neon threads. Some threads change colors when exposed to sunlight, and others glow in the dark.

Some embroidery threads have a reputation for being difficult to work with. Breakage during stitching is a common problem. In machine embroidery first thing to test is the tension of the thread. Each thread requires proper machine tension appropriate needle and supporting bobbin thread.

In hand embroidery these troubles are faced less as the embroiderer can change the tension as per the requirement of the fabric and the thread. One needs to use a needle large enough to ‘open’ the hole in the fabric to allow the thread to go through easily. And take manageable lengths of threads.

• Silk Embroidery Threads
• Rayon Embroidery Threads
• Polyster Embroidery Threads
• Mettalic Embroidery Threads