Mettler Silk Finish Thread – Compare the Weights

Mettler Silk Finish is a premium 100% long-staple cotton thread known for its smooth feel, soft sheen, and excellent performance. It’s mercerized for strength and colorfastness, making it ideal for everything from piecing to quilting to heirloom sewing. Here's how the different weights compare:

• 40wt – The Quilter’s Favorite: This medium-weight thread is perfect for both machine and hand quilting. It offers excellent stitch definition and shows off decorative stitching without overwhelming your fabric. A great all-purpose choice for cotton lovers.

• 50wt – Precision Piecing: Slightly thinner than 40wt, this weight is ideal for piecing, detailed quilting, and fine seams. It sinks beautifully into fabric and minimizes bulk, especially in patchwork and garments.

• 50wt Multi – Colorful and Variegated: The same fine weight as standard 50wt but dyed in variegated shades. Ideal for decorative stitching, quilting, and embroidery when you want subtle color transitions and extra flair.

• 60wt – Fine Detail Work: This lightweight thread is perfect for intricate embroidery, topstitching, and ultra-fine quilting lines. It creates crisp, clean results with less thread build-up.

• 28wt – Bold and Beautiful: The thickest in the Silk Finish line, this thread is ideal for bold quilting lines, decorative stitching, and topstitching. It stands out beautifully on projects where you want the thread to be seen.