Industrial sewing threads · Range guide

Gütermann Skala

Skala is a fine, semi-transparent polyester thread for discreet seams. Its ability to blend with fabric colours can reduce thread colour changes. It suits blind hemming and edge finishing on fine fabrics, with a slim profile that helps prevent visible seam marks after ironing.

Material: 100% polyester
Construction: Continuous filament sewing thread

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263 product variants. Price and availability on request.

Skala products

263 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

Semi-transparency for colour blending
Fine profile for smooth seams
Compatible with particularly fine needles

Typical applications

Blind hemming
Edge finishing on fine fabrics
Safety seams
Apparel and home textiles

Thread sizes and make-ups

Reference variants from the manufacturer's technical product page.

Gütermann Skala — manufacturer specifications
No. / Tkt.	Tex	Dtex	Make-up
200	15	150(1)	10,000 m
240	12	120(1)	5,000 m10,000 m
360	8	80(1)	5,000 m20,000 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.