by betty2246 07 May 2019

Hi Does anyone use Rayon thread only? and any problems such as fading or running of colours? I have bought some Royal brand Rayon, very pretty colours cheers

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by mops Moderator 08 May 2019

I've used Rayon (Madeira) since 1992 without any problems, I even regularly use the first handtowels I ever embroidered without any problems. I did not use poly until 2003 or so. As washing powder does not contain bleach here I have no idea if either of them it would fade.

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betty2246 by betty2246 08 May 2019

Thank you Mops You have been very helpful

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by pennyhal2 08 May 2019

Depends on the design I'm doing. I will use rayon only on a project because the thread is so pretty. I use poly on a project that might be bleached like napkins. You can bleach poly, but bleach will fade rayon.

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betty2246 by betty2246 08 May 2019

Thank you Pennyhal2

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by sewtired 08 May 2019

Good question and very helpful answers. Thanks.

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by robertahilde 07 May 2019

I am using Royal thread for years and never had any problems.
Hugs - Roberta

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betty2246 by betty2246 08 May 2019

Thank you Roberta, hugs back

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by graceandham 07 May 2019

I use about 95% Rayon (Robison Anton). I had problems with bleeding of red and dark green but it was a less-known brand and maybe polyester. I threw it away - lesson learned.

I do recommend poly on white towels and baby bibs so you can bleach if needed.

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betty2246 by betty2246 08 May 2019

Thank you very much.

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by tuross 07 May 2019

I love Royal thread. It has a nice sheen and just seems to go and go without breaking. always recommend it to people as excellent thread that is really good value for money. Never had any problems with colours running.
Hope that helps. Cheers Lynne

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betty2246 by betty2246 08 May 2019

Hi Lynne Thank you, cheers Betty.

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