Description Aurifil Thread (40 wt) Aurifil Thread 40 wt is a premium-quality, 100% Egyptian cotton thread known for its exceptional versatility and superior performance. Slightly thicker than Aurifil’s popular 50 wt thread, the 40 wt offers bolder, more defined stitches, making it ideal for quilting, embroidery, topstitching, decorative sewing, and detailed appliqué. Crafted from long-staple Egyptian cotton with a strong 2-ply construction, Aurifil Thread 40 wt ensures high durability, excellent stitch definition, and minimal lint. It smoothly glides through your fabric and sewing machine, providing reliable results and professional-looking finishes. Each spool contains 1300 meters (1422 yards) in vibrant, colorfast shades, suitable for various sewing and embroidery projects. Aurifil Thread 40 wt is available in an extensive range of vibrant, colorfast shades, empowering your creativity and bringing your artistic visions to life. Choose Aurifil Thread 40 wt for bold, beautiful, and enduring stitch quality. Uses of Aurifil 40 wt Thread Aurifil’s 100% Cotton 40 wt/2ply thread is wound on a green spool. Because of its slightly thicker weight, it is perfect for use with sewing bags, toys or dolls, garments, or when a more defined topstitching or quilting pattern is desired. It is also terrific for Single, Double or Triple Strand Cross Stitch, Hand Piecing, Bobbin and Machine Lace, Machine Applique, Machine Embroidery, Edge-to-Edge, Pantographs, and Custom Longarm Quilting. Large spool: 1094 Yards | 1000 Meters 100% Egyptian Cotton 2PLY 40WT Tips: Washing Instructions Aurifil Color Chart (PDF) Looking for thread that is finer than this 40 weight Aurifil? Check out our selection of Aurifil’s 50 wt cotton thread: Aurifil Thread 50 WT Want to learn more about thread? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Sewing Thread: Sewing Machine Thread Guide
