Gütermann Maraflex Elastic Thread – 150m – 396 Emerald Green
Elevate your stretch sewing with the vivid, jewel-toned brilliance of Gütermann Maraflex in 396 Emerald Green. This high-performance elastic thread is a technical must-have for modern sewists, specifically engineered to move in perfect harmony with knitted and elastic fabrics. With Maraflex, you can finally sew flexible seams using a simple straight stitch on your standard domestic machine—delivering a professional, flat finish that traditional threads simply cannot achieve.
In the striking 396 Emerald Green, this thread offers a rich, saturated forest hue. It is the perfect choice for matching deep green jerseys, botanical-inspired activewear, and luxurious velvet knits, providing a clean and high-end finish to every project.
Why Gütermann Maraflex is a Sewing Essential
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Exceptional Seam Elasticity: Engineered with high-elongation properties, Maraflex prevents "popped" seams by expanding and retracting alongside the fabric—even when using a straight stitch.
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The "Straight-Stitch" Revolution: By using Maraflex in both the needle and the bobbin with low tension, you can achieve professional, flat stretch seams without the need for a serger or bulky zigzag stitches.
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Vibrant Jewel-Tone Pigment: Color 396 is a deep, sophisticated Emerald Green—ideal for creating bold accents on dark fabrics or blending seamlessly into lush, green textiles.
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Micro Core Technology (MCT®): This unique Gütermann manufacturing process ensures a smooth, lint-free, and uniform thread that provides beautiful stitch definition and high break-resistance.
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Optimized for Knits: The perfect partner for light-to-medium weight jersey, interlock, ribbed fabrics, and any material containing elastane (Spandex/Lycra).
Perfect For:
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Performance Activewear: Create resilient, flexible seams for yoga tops, leggings, and gym gear that require a 360-degree range of motion.
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Jersey & Knitwear Apparel: Ideal for finishing necklines, armholes, and hems on T-shirts, dresses, and sweatshirts for a retail-quality look.
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Children's Apparel: Provides the necessary "give" for easy dressing while remaining durable enough to withstand active play and frequent washing.
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Swimwear & Dancewear: Builds durable, flexible seams that can handle the constant stretching required for movement and athletic performance.
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Decorative Topstitching: Use this rich green hue to add a subtle, premium accent to black, charcoal, or navy fabrics for a designer-inspired finish.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Gütermann
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Range: Maraflex
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Color Code: 396 (Emerald Green)
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Length: 150m / 164 yards
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Material: 100% PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
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Recommended Needle: Jersey/Stretch Needle NM 70–80
Pro Tip: For the flattest and most elastic results, use Maraflex as both your top and bobbin thread. Adjust your machine to a light thread tension and a stitch length of approximately 3.0 to 4.0.