Gutermann Maraflex Elastic Sewing Thread (for fabrics with stretch)

Add a 150 meter Maraflex thread to your order. We will select the closets colour thread for your project from 60 shades available, based on your fabric choices, just leave us a note on which fabric you want it to be matched to. 

If you would like a specific colour thread, let us know in the comments box in your basket and send us an email as well as notes do not always come through. 

Sometimes it is not possible for us to match the colour exactly. In this case we will pick the closest option.

Description: Maraflex is Elastic sewing thread with particularly high stretch, for a flexible seams using straight stitch. It creates elastic seams using straight stitch easily. 

With a seam stretch of up to 80 %, this sewing thread is particularly flexible. It is perfect for sewing light to medium-weight knitwear and elastic woven fabrics, such as jersey or fabrics with elastane.

Maraflex is always used in combination as a needle thread and bobbin thread and is sewn with low thread tension. This allows the seam to expand optimally at a later stage. The best seam elasticity is achieved with four stitches per centimetre.

Whether it is a round neckline, tight seams or cuffs on the legs and sleeves, Maraflex makes clothing flexible. It is perfect for hoodies, joggers and children's trousers.

Like most of Gütermann creativ quality sewing threads, Maraflex has been produced using Micro Core Technology®. MCT® is the unique microfilament polyester-based core spun technology – Made in Germany. This production process makes Maraflex a particularly high-quality sewing thread.

Recommended use: Elastic closing and backstitch seams, for example for jersey and all fabrics with elastane. Ideal for sewing round necklines and tight seams For sewing cuffs on legs and sleeves, such as hoodies, joggers or children’s trousers.

Optimal seam elasticity with 4 stitches/cm.  Sew with as little thread tension as possible.

Sewn as needle and bobbin thread

Fabric recommendation:
Light to medium-weight knitwear, for example jersey
Light to medium weight elastic woven fabrics, fabrics containing elastane.