Size 80 wt Aurifil thread
 

I have a HUGE cone of 80 wt Aurifil cotton thread. 17000m (about 19,000 yards!) I was told it will be excellent bobbin thread. It isn't very strong at all, easily to break with my hand. Anyone have any suggestions for the best use for this thread?

never knew it came in 80wt

According to Aurifil's website, they don't make an 80wt. Aurifil cotton threads come in 12, 28, 40, 50 and cotton floss (which is something smaller than 12wt) I'd return it to wherever you bought it. If it's labled "80wt", it's not really Aurifil.

http://www.aurifil.com/

I believe it's only uses would be as bobbin thread for embroidery and as basting thread. I wouldn't use it as bobbin thread for piecing because it would be very weak and likely to break under the stresses a quilt gets. Might be good as a bobbin thread for thread painting on a wall hanging.

Boy, 80 wt. thread must be thinner than a hair!

Yes, it's Aurifil. There are a lot of Aurifil threads made at the Italy plant that are not usually sold by US retailers.
Wonderfil and Coats make a 100 wt thread so 80 wt isn't all that odd. It use to be known as lingerie thread.


It's sold online at several websites on the smaller spool. Only comes in black or white.

I agree with Prism. Regardless of brand, if it's easily broken I wouldn't use it for piecing or quilting.

Bree's link was directly to Aurifil in Italy (translated for English), not a retailer, and they don't list an 80 weight cotton. So perhaps what you have is old and no longer manufactured by them. If that is the case, it would explain why it isn't listed on their website and why it breaks so easily. I would use it for basting that you would rip out. That is what I do with my garbage thread.

I do know that Wonderfil makes an 80 wt poly called decobob that they market for bobbin use. I bought a sampler box at the AQS show and plan on trying it out for thread painting. I am currently using it for hand sewing binding and it sinks in beautifully. Can't see much difference between it and their 100 wt invisifil.

You can buy Auriful 80wt thread online at wholesale websites. I've only seen it in black or white. I know for a fact it's sold in BC.

Good one JAN!! :) I have never used 80 weight thread in almost 30 years of quilting!