Gunold FILAINE 12 Embroidery Thread – Black, 12 Wt. Acrylic, 1000m
Gunold FILAINE™ is a unique wool-look embroidery thread made from 100% acrylic. Designed to reproduce the appearance and texture of traditional wool embroidery, FILAINE creates a distinctive retro, vintage and handmade embroidery effect while being suitable for high-speed, multi-head embroidery machines.
With its thick 12 wt. construction and wool-like appearance, FILAINE is ideal for adding texture and dimension to embroidery designs. It works particularly well on knitwear, wool garments, chenille, ethnic-inspired clothing, folk costumes and decorative embroidery.
Key Features
- Wool-like appearance with a classic handmade embroidery effect
- Made from 100% acrylic
- Thick 12 wt. embroidery thread
- Designed for high-speed, multi-head embroidery machines
- Ideal for retro, vintage and folk-style embroidery
- Creates textured and dimensional embroidery effects
- Suitable for knit and wool garments
- Excellent for chenille-style and decorative embroidery applications
- Supplied on a cone with approximately 1000m of thread
Ideal Applications
- Vintage and retro embroidery
- Folk-style clothing and costumes
- Ethnic-inspired garments
- Wool and knit garments
- Chenille-style embroidery
- Decorative and textured embroidery
- Fashion embroidery and statement designs
Product Specifications
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Brand: Gunold
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Product: FILAINE™
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Color: Black
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Thread Weight: 12 wt.
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Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic
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Thread Type: Wool-Look Embroidery Thread
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Length: 1000m
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Format: Cone
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Color Type: Solid
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Recommended Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Needle
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Application: Machine embroidery
Needle Recommendation
For best results, use a 90/14 embroidery needle when sewing with Gunold FILAINE 12 wt. Due to its thicker, wool-like construction, selecting an appropriate needle helps support smooth thread passage and consistent embroidery results.
Care Instructions
Washing
- Wash embroidered articles with mild laundering agents whenever possible.
- If stronger detergents are required, avoid products containing chlorine, peroxide or other bleaching agents that may affect embroidery colors.
- When hand washing, use plenty of water to allow the garment to move freely and rinse thoroughly.
- Rinse embroidered items thoroughly before wringing or spin drying.
- Do not leave embroidered garments in a damp pile after washing.
Dry Cleaning & Stain Removal
- Use care when dry cleaning embroidered garments.
- Stain removers should not contain bleaching agents or color-removing chemicals when applied directly to embroidery.
- Rinse the embroidered area thoroughly after stain removal.
Ironing
- Iron embroidered garments from the reverse side or place a protective cloth between the iron and the embroidery.
Drying
- Tumble dry on a low setting.
Gunold FILAINE 12 is an excellent choice for embroidery projects that require a distinctive wool-like appearance without using actual wool thread. Its thick 12 wt. construction delivers a classic textured look while its acrylic composition makes it suitable for machine embroidery on a wide range of garments and textiles.