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Gütermann Maraflex

Maraflex is an elastic PBT thread for stretch fabrics and knitted materials. Used in both the needle and bobbin, it helps seams follow movement. Seam elasticity also depends on stitch type, stitch density and thread tension, which must suit the material.

Material: 100% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Construction: MCT® — Micro Core Technology

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867 product variants. Price and availability on request.

Maraflex products

867 variants. Select thread size, make-up and colour.

Select the thread size and make-up to view its colour card.

Screen colours are approximate. Make-up is part of the SKU. Availability of each exact combination is subject to confirmation.

Properties and applications

Thread performance

High inherent elongation
Suitable as needle and bobbin thread
Silky appearance with no fibre fly

Typical applications

Joining seams in stretch garments
Sportswear and underwear
Elastic decorative stitching
Footwear and home textiles

Thread sizes and make-ups

Reference variants from the manufacturer's technical product page.

Gütermann Maraflex — manufacturer specifications
No. / Tkt.	Tex	Dtex	Make-up
50	88	880(2)	3,000 m
80	55	550(3)	2,000 m
120	38	380(2)	1,500 m

No./Tkt. is the manufacturer's thread designation. Tex and dtex express linear density; compare these values together with the construction and material. The dtex notation is retained as published by the manufacturer.

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Select the needle system, size, point, stitch length and thread tension for the actual material. Verify the seam on a production sample and use the relevant technical document for the selected thread variant.