Aurifil vs Mettler thread

[c***@gmail.com]

I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply.

But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences between the two threads?

And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you?

Thanks!

[Pat S]

I bought some Mettler fairly recently, when I couldn't get hold of
Aurifil in a hurry. It looked great (nice sheen); but when I was sewing
for many hours, and sometimes through several layers, I found the
Mettler thread was breaking. This might have been because I have not
put Aurifil through quite such a harsh 'test', but I have never had
Aurifil thread break. Also, because the thread is fine, the length on
the spool is much longer than usual - my spools last for ages (but I
don't do a large amount of sewing consistently). I make Aurifil my
regular thread.
.

Post by c***@gmail.com
I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply.
But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the
differences between the two threads?
And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you?
Thanks!

[Polly Esther]

I'm with Pat. I have some Mettler here but only use it for delicate baby
stitching. Almost always I use Aurifil. However, if I need to use plain old
Coats & Clark because I need a special color, that works okay. I think we
like Aurifil mostly because it doesn't do fluff and fuzzy as much as other
threads. Polly

I bought some Mettler fairly recently, when I couldn't get hold of Aurifil
in a hurry. It looked great (nice sheen); but when I was sewing for many
hours, and sometimes through several layers, I found the Mettler thread was
breaking. This might have been because I have not put Aurifil through
quite such a harsh 'test', but I have never had Aurifil thread break.
Also, because the thread is fine, the length on the spool is much longer
than usual - my spools last for ages (but I don't do a large amount of
sewing consistently). I make Aurifil my regular thread.
.

Post by c***@gmail.com
I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply.
But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences
between the two threads?
And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you?
Thanks!

--
Best Regards
Pat on the Green

[Sandy Foster]

Post by c***@gmail.com
I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply.
But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences
between the two threads?
And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you?
Thanks!

If you figure out how much per yard/meter your Mettler costs, and then
do the same with Aurifil, I think you'd find that Aurifil is
competitive, rather than more expensive. Luckily for me, Aurifil is much
easier to find nearby than Mettler, as I much prefer Aurifil. :)

[c***@gmail.com]

Thank you all!

Those are good reasons.

and I do need to calculate!

[Polly Esther]

We buy Aurifil (mostly) from carmenwarehouse.com. Their website takes some
patience to see what they have but worth the time for half-price. They
hardly ever have black or white but their other colors such as whale work
very well with lots of quilts. One time, all they had was a yellow that
would curdle milk but we got where we actually enjoyed using it. Polly

Post by c***@gmail.com
Thank you all!
Those are good reasons.
and I do need to calculate!

[c***@gmail.com]

I'll go look. And thanks!

[Roberta]

Thread takes up space. So when you use a thicker thread, you lose a
teensy bit more space in the seam. A finer thread gives a flatter
seam. Of course this makes little to no difference when sewing bulkier
fabrics into clothing. But for precision patchwork, these small
differences quickly add up. As for quality, I have used both with no
problem. Some machines seem to prefer one over another -my previous
Husqvarna machine was definitely a Mettler lover. The current Pfaff
likes Aurifil.
Roberta in D

Post by c***@gmail.com
I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply.
But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences between the two threads?
And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you?
Thanks!

[c***@gmail.com]

I use a Bernina, and one reason I'm considering switching is that my local dealer has fallen in love with Aurifil. And I trust them.

I can't use Vardani[sp?] at all; it breaks all the time.

Thanks for answering!

[Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.]

I tried Valdani that I bought on sale- it had quite the write-up, so I took a chance and ordered it. YUCK! It had knots where two ends had been tied (!!!) together to fill the spool, broke every few inches and had a TON of lint. I'd even use C&C over Valdani- any day. grrr!

Leslie & The Furbabies in beautiful warm, sunny MO.... for now! ;-)

I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply. But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences between the two threads? And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for you? Thanks!

[Alice in PA]

I use Aurifil too. It sews well, there's little lint, and I can get WAY
more on a bobbin!
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"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <***@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:91af6f40-c7c5-4de4-b6a3-***@googlegroups.com...
I tried Valdani that I bought on sale- it had quite the write-up, so I took
a chance and ordered it. YUCK! It had knots where two ends had been
tied (!!!) together to fill the spool, broke every few inches and had a TON
of lint. I'd even use C&C over Valdani- any day. grrr!

Leslie & The Furbabies in beautiful warm, sunny MO.... for now! ;-)

I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply. But in practical
terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences between the two
threads? And then, if there is improvement, is it worth the extra cost for
you? Thanks!