Gütermann Maraflex Elastic Thread – 150m – 982 Coral
Add a touch of vibrant, sun-kissed warmth to your stretch sewing with Gütermann Maraflex in 982 Coral. This innovative, high-stretch thread is a technical breakthrough for home sewists, designed to expand and retract along with your fabric. Maraflex allows you to sew highly elastic seams using a simple straight stitch, ensuring your garments remain flexible and durable without the need for a serger or specialized stretch stitches.
In the stunning 982 Coral, this thread offers a bright, cheerful blend of pink and orange tones. It is the perfect choice for summery jersey tops, tropical activewear, or adding a feminine, high-visibility accent to your handmade wardrobe.
Why Gütermann Maraflex is a Sewing Essential
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Superior Seam Elasticity: Engineered with high elongation properties, Maraflex prevents "popped" seams by moving in perfect harmony with the fabric’s stretch.
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The "Straight-Stitch" Advantage: By using Maraflex in both the needle and the bobbin with low tension, you can achieve professional, flat stretch seams on a standard domestic sewing machine.
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Vibrant Coral Hue: Color 982 is a saturated, warm coral—ideal for matching seasonal prints or creating bold, modern contrast on neutral fabrics.
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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, and any material containing elastane (Spandex/Lycra).
Perfect For:
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Summer & Swimwear: Create resilient, flexible seams for bikinis, swimsuits, and beach cover-ups that need to withstand stretching and drying.
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Activewear & Athleisure: Ideal for yoga tops, leggings, and sports bras where comfort and a full range of motion are essential.
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Children's Apparel: Provides the necessary "give" for easy dressing while remaining durable enough for active play.
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Jersey Fashion: Perfect for hemming T-shirts, finishing necklines, and sewing side seams on comfortable knit dresses.
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Decorative Edging: Use this bright coral shade for visible topstitching to add a playful, high-end finish to your projects.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Gütermann
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Range: Maraflex
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Color Code: 982 (Coral)
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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 best results, use Maraflex as both your top and bobbin thread. Adjust your machine to a light thread tension and set your stitch length to approximately 3.0 to 4.0 for maximum seam flexibility.