Grabbed a metallic thread for a jacket last week without checking the fabric blend first

Honestly, it looked amazing in the store but after one wash the thread frayed all over the sleeves. Had to pick between ripping it all out or covering it with patches - went with the patches and it came out half decent. Has anyone else had a metallic thread fail on them like that?

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oscarw8327d ago

Read somewhere that metallic threads are usually just a plastic coating over cheaper fibers. The coating cracks and peels off after any kind of friction or water exposure. Sucks that it happened on a jacket sleeve too since those get rubbed against things constantly. Patches sound like a solid fix though, bet it gives the jacket more personality than the shiny thread ever did. Might be worth looking for real metallic yarn next time if you want that look again, but those are a pain to work with.

phoenix19827d ago

Metallic thread is just decorative nonsense wrapped in plastic. You basically bought a costume piece and expected it to hold up like real hardware. The store lights made it look cool but that stuff is notorious for shredding the second you look at it wrong. Patches were a smart move though, now it actually has character instead of looking like a cheap party trick. Honestly, I wouldn't bother with metallic thread again unless you're making something you'll never wash.