Here are a few tips on using metallic yarn. These principles apply to all brands of metallic yarn. We hope these will help you get good results with metallic yarn, because metallic yarn is really difficult to handle compared to other embroidery threads.
 

If you encounter any problems with metallic yarn, try following these steps:



1. Make sure you are using a good quality, new, sharp "Alloy Embroidery Needle". Alloy embroidery needles have a larger eye to allow the gold and silver threads to pass smoothly. Usually, the eye of the needle is coated with Teflon for better results.



2. If you find that the thread comes off the spool too easily and creates loops and knots at the beginning, try using a wire mesh. These wire meshes can really help you out with coil problems for a fraction of the cost.



Most metallic yarns, especially the high-gloss ones that do have a "metallic" sheen, have this coiling problem. However, this is easy to fix, and the benefits of using this shiny metallic yarn are huge.



Another possible solution is to use a good quality vertical bobbin (feeder), as horizontally placed bobbins are very prone to looping on the machine. If you have a good wire stand, try it.



3. The machine speed should slow down. Reduce the speed of your machine to an allowable lower speed and observe the effect. Then increase the speed little by little until you start to have brittle wires, then turn the machine down a little, this is the good rev point.



4. Make sure that the upper thread tension is adjusted low enough. Generally, metallic yarn requires lower thread tension than ordinary computerized embroidery thread. Turning down the thread tension can also help prevent the thread from unraveling.



5. Make sure your pattern design is suitable for metallic yarn. Many embroidered versions are not suitable for metallic yarns. When using metallic yarns, embroidery plates should avoid the following characteristics:

Overlap many layers of embroidery, with 3 or more layers stacked.

The embroidery board has lots of tiny stitches

There are very dense embroidery areas in the embroidery plate



6. Make sure you are using the appropriate embroidery backing. metallic yarns generally work better with those embroidery linings that contain viscose or cotton, while 1 percent hem polyester embroidery linings are usually too strong and have increased friction with needles and embroidery thread, which can cause Unnecessary disconnection. You should always use a viscose or cotton embroidery backing. The soft cut lining works well with metallic yarns.



7. Make sure you use the right fabric. Fabrics that are too thick or dense can create unnecessary friction, which can lead to thread breakage. When using metallic yarn, always try to use soft and natural fabrics.



8. Some metallic yarns work better if they can be cooled in the refrigerator for a few minutes before embroidering.



Metallic yarn purchase link: METALLIC YARN Manufacturers, Suppliers, Factory - JIN DUN TEXTILE