Gutermann Mara 120 Sewing Thread | 1000m Spools & Boxes
Experience the gold standard of professional garment construction. Gutermann Mara 120 is a premium, lightweight polyester thread engineered for high-speed sewing, overlocking and fine-detail stitching.
Thanks to its patented Micro Core Technology®, Mara 120 offers a completely smooth, lint-free finish with superior tensile strength. It yields beautiful, bulk-free seams that feel incredibly soft against the skin while remaining tough enough to withstand heavy wear and repeated washing.
Why Choose Gutermann Mara 120?
- Micro Core Technology®: Unlike standard spun polyester threads that produce lint (fiber fly) and clog up your machine tension discs, Mara 120 is completely uniform and hairless.
- Ultra-Soft Seams: Designed with a very fine cross-section to prevent bulky or puckered seams on lightweight fabrics.
- High-Speed Machine Compatibility: Highly resistant to friction, making it exceptionally reliable on automatic domestic and industrial sewing machines.
- Zero Fraying or Abrasion: High tensile strength means fewer thread breaks, less machine downtime, and maximum productivity.
Key Applications & Uses
Mara 120 is the ultimate multi-purpose thread for light-to-medium weight projects:
- Everyday Garment Construction: Perfect for blouses, shirts, dresses, knitwear, and lightweight tailoring.
- Premium Overlocking & Coverstitching: Creates incredibly soft, non-scratchy edges that lay completely flat.
- Fine Handwork & Quilting: Smooth glide makes it a favorite for piecing and invisible hand seams.
- Swimwear & Activewear: Excellent elasticity and strength make it ideal for fine stretch fabrics.
Ordering Options
Individual 1000m Spool: Perfect for small-to-medium sewing projects & custom alterations.
Box of 10 x 1000m Spools: Ideal for professionals, bulk manufacturing, and heavy-use wardrobe stables.
Looking for bulk industrial cones? We also stock Gütermann Mara 120 on 5,000m cones.
Technical Specifications:
Material: 100% Polyester (Micro Core Technology)
Thread Weight: Ticket No. 120 (Tex 24) — Fine, everyday sewing weight
Spool Length: 1000m (Available as single spools or a Box of 10)
Recommended Needle Size: NM 70 – 80 / T-70 to T-80
Care Instructions: Washable up to 95°C, tumble dry, iron on high heat, dry clean safe
Unsure of the perfect shade?
Screen colours can vary significantly depending on your monitor settings. We highly recommend ordering a physical Gutermann Mara Shade Card to guarantee a flawless colour match for your fabric.
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Alison –
Brilliant thread – I use it in my sewing machine for all my general sewing and have no problems with it at all.
Anne Stoye –
I am a total convert to this thread. It is slightly finer than Sew-All, strong but unobtrusive (so slightly more tolerant of less than perfect colour match). There is an excellent range of colours in any case. I also use it on my overlocker and coverstitch machine very satisfactorily.