Rayon thread

Rayon  thread is a natural fiber thread with a natural, light-reflecting sheen.   It is a popular embroidery thread that absorbs dye easily resulting in a wide range of vibrant colors.   It is not generally colorfast and care must be taken to avoid bleach during laundering, including colorfast bleach products.

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Rayon thread makes a great choice for decorative work on liturgical vestments.   It is easy to work with and performs well in high speed sewing and embroidery machines.   It it available in a many colors, blends, and even metallic shades.   Because of its luster it shows up well in low light situations.