Embroidered patches are the top-selling category in the entire kingdom of custom patches. However, a patch embroidering with premium thread will go viral. While designing a patch online, choosing the right threads is not all in your control. Here are the quality threads that will make your embroidery patch unmatched by any other patch maker.

Embroidery Vs. Sewing Thread

Threads are used for sewing purposes. However, there are two types of thread: embroidery thread and sewing thread. The difference between them is their texture. Embroidery thread has a high sheen, but sewing thread doesn’t glow. Embroidery thread is more substantial and made from rayon, cotton, silk polyester, and more. But rayon and polyester are, especially for machine embroidery thread.

Types Of Embroidery Threads

Before I start with types, let’s split the threading into two different types of embroidery.

• Satin/Regular Embroidery
• Chenille/Yarn Embroidery

Types of Regular Satin Threads for Embroidered Patches

Viscose

Viscose is the top brand thread for embroidered patches. There are different sheds with different names and color codes available; however, the quality, thickness, and shine are always the same. A few of the global shed codes for viscose threading are;

Types of Chenille Threads for Embroidered Patches

Yarn

Yarn is a twisted strand of natural or synthetic fibers. It is long and is used in fabric-making, sewing, crocheting, weaving, knitting, and embroidery. It gives chenille patches a fuzzy look.

Silk Thread

silk thread is famous for its shine and beautiful shades. It has lots of different shades and is used frequently in delicate embroidery.

Crewel Yarn / Wool

It is a two-ply acrylic strand and natural wool. Its single-strand thickness is equal to two strands of embroidery floss thread. The crewel yarn is used in needlepoint, wool embroidery, tapestry work, used primarily, and cross-stitch.

Tapestry Yarn / Persian Yarn

Tapestry yarn is the best option for heavy material because it is soft and thick. You can also use tapestry yarn for needlepoint and crewel work. Persian yarn is also used in cross-stitch and other canvas-thick materials.

Felted Wool Yarn

Felted wool yarn is made for the chenille embroidery patches because it is 100% pure wool. The felting process gives it a fuzzy texture.

Knitting Yarn

Knitting yarn is, as the name suggests, used for knitting. There are different kinds of yarn according to thickness. Thickness is important for a thread as it differentiates between two types. It also affects the embroidery, the fabric’s appearance, and the thread’s weight.

Crochet Thread

Crochet can be done with any embroidery floss, but a unique Crochet yarn is available for crochet because of its beautiful shine. Crochet thread is also used in chenille embroidery patches to make beautiful doilies and string art.

Rayon Floss

Rayon floss has a bright and attractive silk-like texture. It looks shiny and is called the shiniest embroidery floss, but it is challenging to handle because it tangles quickly. Avoid tangled issues by using short Lengths.