Gutermann Mara 100 - a Tex 30 polyester thread
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Gutermann Mara 100 - a Tex 30 polyester thread
Can anyone tell me if they have ever used this thread in quilting and on longarms?
The website Wawak says it is suitable for "outdoor wear". I had emailed them and they said it could be used for quilting and that the TEX is 40....but I have seen on internet that it is TEX 30. Would like to know before I purchase.
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The website Wawak says it is suitable for "outdoor wear". I had emailed them and they said it could be used for quilting and that the TEX is 40....but I have seen on internet that it is TEX 30. Would like to know before I purchase.
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Tex 30 is not the same as 30wt, so it may not be a thick thread.
Mara 70 is Tex 40; Mara 100 is Tex 30. So Mara 70 would be stronger. I found this thread (no pun intended!) that indicates Mara 70 is good for outdoor gear:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=47231
Also found this website that seems to list all the different Mara threads and their Tex numbers:
https://www.guetermann.com/shop/view...-Mara-Clothing
Mara 70 is Tex 40; Mara 100 is Tex 30. So Mara 70 would be stronger. I found this thread (no pun intended!) that indicates Mara 70 is good for outdoor gear:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=47231
Also found this website that seems to list all the different Mara threads and their Tex numbers:
https://www.guetermann.com/shop/view...-Mara-Clothing
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There was an interesting discussion on TEX a couple days ago:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t233528.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t233528.html
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I was incorrect, then, as I thought TEX referred to strength. Tex 40 would be a thicker thread (not necessarily stronger) than a Tex 30 thread. Found this explanation that helps too:
http://delightful-qs.com/blog/2012/0...-does-it-mean/
http://delightful-qs.com/blog/2012/0...-does-it-mean/
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Oh fine. Just when I start thinking I might finally know everything I need to know about threads, you guys have to throw this "TEX" stuff into the pot.... and I'm back to being as dumb as a doorknob again.
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