Exquisite Polyester 301 Pink Glaze Embroidery Thread for Professionals

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Exquisite #301 Pink Glaze — production-volume polyester embroidery thread on a 5,000-meter cone (five times the thread of a standard 1,000m spool). 40 weight / 120/2 denier polyester with the brilliant sheen of rayon and the durability of polyester. Colorfast, UV-resistant, and industrial-laundry safe. The right choice for production shops running Pink Glaze regularly.

Color #301 — Pink Glaze
Exquisite’s pink-family color, used for feminine apparel, awareness designs, dance, and soft fashion accents.
5,000m Cone Format
5x more thread than a 1,000m spool — for everyday production colors.
40 wt / 120/2 Denier
Standard commercial embroidery weight — rayon-like sheen, polyester durability.
Industrial-Laundry Safe
Colorfast, UV-resistant, survives commercial hot-water and bleach cycles.
📦 Multi-warehouse inventory: If Pink Glaze #301 is temporarily out of stock in our San Antonio, TX warehouse, your order ships from our Oklahoma warehouse instead — same product, same quality, minimal added transit time.
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Description

EXQUISITE 5000M CONE — PRODUCTION VOLUME

Exquisite #301 Pink Glaze — 5,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Cone

Production-volume Pink Glaze embroidery thread on a 5,000-meter cone — five times the thread of standard 1,000m spools for high-volume embroidery shops. The rayon-like sheen of premium polyester with the durability to withstand industrial laundering.

🎨 Color #301
⚖️ 40 wt / 120/2 Denier
📏 5,000m / 5,500yd
🧵 100% Polyester
✨ Rayon-Like Sheen

What Makes Exquisite Polyester Thread Different?

Exquisite is the production-standard polyester embroidery thread — the brand most commercial embroidery shops have run for decades. The 40 weight / 120/2 denier construction delivers the rayon-like sheen that distinguishes premium embroidery from amateur work, with the structural durability that rayon can’t match.

What Exquisite gives you that lesser threads don’t:

  • Colorfast — won’t bleed or fade through repeated washing
  • UV-resistant — holds color under direct sunlight exposure
  • Industrial-laundry safe — survives commercial hot-water washing and bleach cycles
  • Rayon-like sheen — looks premium without rayon’s fragility
  • Machine compatibility — runs cleanly on all major commercial embroidery machines

💡 5,000m Cone or 1,000m Spool — Which Should You Buy?

The choice depends on how often you use this color in production. Same thread, two formats — the right format saves you time and money:

🎯 Choose 5,000m Cones (this product) for:
  • Your everyday production colors — whites, blacks, navy, royal, scarlet
  • High-volume embroidery shops running 8+ hours daily
  • Brand colors you stitch every single day
  • Fewer cone changeovers per shift — operators stay productive
  • Better cost-per-meter than spools — production math works
📦 Choose 1,000m Spools for:
  • Fashion and occasional-use colors you won’t finish quickly
  • Color-matching jobs requiring uncommon shades
  • Low-volume or part-time embroidery operations
  • Trying new colors before committing to a full cone
  • Smaller upfront inventory investment per color

Most production shops stock their top 20-30 most-used colors in 5,000m cones and keep the rest of the color spectrum in 1,000m spools. This Pink Glaze #301 cone makes sense if it’s one of your everyday colors. If you only use it occasionally, the 1000m version is the better buy.

✨ Rayon-Like Sheen, Polyester Durability

The polyester construction delivers the same brilliant sheen as rayon thread, with the structural strength to withstand commercial machine speeds and industrial laundering. Premium look, production-grade durability.

🏭 Engineered for Commercial Production

Multi-strand 120/2 denier construction runs cleanly at full commercial embroidery machine speed — Tajima, Brother, Barudan, SWF, Melco, Ricoma, Happy, Baby Lock, Janome MB, and other multi-needle systems.

💧 Colorfast & UV-Resistant

Won’t bleed or fade through repeated washing. UV-resistant for outdoor apparel and sun-exposed garments. Industrial-laundry safe — survives commercial hot-water and bleach cycles that destroy lesser threads.

📏 5,000m / 5,500-Yard Cone

Each cone holds five times the thread of a 1,000m spool — significantly fewer changeovers during long production runs. Individually shrinkwrapped to prevent dust and tangling in storage.

Why Choose Pink Glaze #301?

Exquisite Pink Glaze #301 is used in feminine apparel, awareness designs, dance, and soft fashion accents. The 5,000m cone is for shops that run this color regularly — saving operator time and reducing cost per meter compared to multiple 1,000m spool purchases.

Best for these jobs:

  • Breast cancer awareness apparel and ribbon designs
  • Bridal, bridesmaid, and bachelorette party embroidery
  • Dance studio and performance team apparel
  • Spa, salon, and beauty industry branding
  • Girls’ team sports and youth athletic apparel
  • Valentine’s Day and feminine-themed designs
⚠️ Color matching note: Thread colors displayed on websites are approximate due to monitor calibration variations. For exact color matching to brand specs, order the Exquisite Thread Color Card with physical thread samples of all 140+ colors.

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Compatible With All Major Commercial Machines

Exquisite polyester thread runs cleanly on commercial embroidery machines from all the major brands — engineered for production speeds, not just home embroidery:

Tajima
Industrial & commercial
Brother
PR & commercial
Baby Lock
Multi-needle & single
Melco
Multi-head commercial
Barudan
BEKS & BEKY
Ricoma
EM & MT series
SWF
Korean commercial
Happy
HCH & HCS
Janome MB
MB-4 & MB-7
Toyota
Commercial systems

Complete Your Embroidery Setup

Production embroidery requires a complete setup — pair this thread with the right needles, bobbins, backing, and supplies:

🪡 DBxK5 Embroidery Needles
Sharp point, ball point, and extra-light ball point needles for commercial embroidery machines.

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📦 1000m Spools — Same Brand
Smaller-format Exquisite spools for fashion colors and occasional-use shades.

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✨ KingStar Metallic Thread
15 metallic colors for high-impact accent work on premium designs.

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🎯 Pre-Wound Bobbins
Steady Stitch prewound bobbins in Style L and Style M formats for commercial machines.

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📐 Embroidery Backing
Cutaway, tearaway, and cap backing — the stabilizer foundation for clean embroidery.

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💨 Spray Adhesives
Temporary spray adhesive for holding backing in place during hooping.

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🎴 Exquisite Color Card
Physical color card with all 140+ Exquisite thread shades — essential for accurate color matching.

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👕 Blank Apparel
Wholesale blank apparel — premium garments for embroidery decoration projects.

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Why Order from River City Supply?

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Same-Day Shipping
Orders before 3:30 PM CT ship same-day from San Antonio, TX. Out of stock? Backup ships from our Oklahoma warehouse.
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140+ Colors in Stock
Complete Exquisite 5000m lineup — production colors, fashion shades, brights, and earth tones.
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Real Embroidery Help
Color matching questions? Production volume calculations? Call us — we work with embroiderers daily.
17+ Years in Business
Founded 2008 — serving screen printers & embroiderers nationwide.

Technical Specifications

Exquisite #301 Pink Glaze — Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Product NameExquisite 301 Pink Glaze — 5,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Cone
Product CodeEXQ-301
BrandExquisite (Dime)
Color Number301
Color NamePink Glaze
Color FamilyPink
Thread Weight40 wt
Denier120/2
Composition100% Polyester
Cone Size5,000 meters (5,500 yards)
SheenRayon-like brilliant sheen
PropertiesColorfast, UV-resistant, industrial-laundry safe
Machine CompatibilityTajima, Brother, Barudan, SWF, Melco, Ricoma, Happy, Baby Lock, Janome MB, Toyota — all commercial multi-needle systems
Recommended NeedleDBxK5 75/11 or 80/12 commercial embroidery needles
Care InstructionsMachine washable (hot or cold), dry-cleanable, bleach-safe, industrial-laundry safe
StorageCool, dry place — individually shrinkwrapped to prevent dust and tangling
Best Used ForFeminine apparel, awareness designs, dance, and soft fashion accents

Specifications are typical values. Web color display is approximate due to monitor calibration — confirm exact color with the Exquisite Color Card.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Documents & Specifications

Need a spec sheet or color reference for Exquisite polyester thread? Request the current documentation and we’ll send the latest revision for your records.

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Exquisite Polyester Thread — Spec Sheet & Care Guide
Technical data, color guide, laundering instructions, and machine compatibility chart
ℹ️ Build a Complete Embroidery Production Setup
Pair this thread with the right DBxK5 needles, prewound bobbins, and the right embroidery backing for clean production work. Browse the complete embroidery category.
🎴 Exact Color Matching
Need to match Pink Glaze #301 to a specific brand color or design spec? Order the Exquisite Thread Color Card for physical samples of all 140+ colors — the only reliable way to color-match for client approvals.
Questions about color matching or bulk pricing?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy this 5,000m cone or the 1,000m spool?

Depends on how often you stitch Pink Glaze #301. Use 5,000m cones for everyday production colors — whites, blacks, navy, royal, scarlet, and any color you run through quickly. Five times the thread per cone means significantly fewer changeovers per shift and better cost-per-meter math for production shops. Use 1,000m spools for fashion colors used occasionally or for color-matching jobs where you don’t need a full cone of an unusual shade.

How do I get an exact color match before ordering?

Order the Exquisite Thread Color Card — a physical card with samples of all 140+ Exquisite colors. Web color displays are approximate due to monitor calibration differences. For brand-critical color matching, the physical color card is the only reliable reference. Most production shops keep one on the shop floor for client color approvals.

Will this thread hold up to industrial laundering?

Yes. Exquisite polyester thread is engineered specifically to survive commercial laundering including hot-water washing, industrial bleach cycles, and high-temperature drying. This is why production embroidery shops use polyester rather than rayon — rayon degrades quickly under industrial laundry conditions, while polyester maintains color fastness and structural integrity through hundreds of wash cycles.

What needle size should I use with this thread?

For most embroidery on standard fabrics, use a DBxK5 75/11 sharp point chrome needle. For denser stitching, thicker fabrics, or heavier garments, step up to 80/12. The DBxK5 needle system fits all commercial multi-needle machines (Tajima, Brother, Barudan, SWF, Melco, Ricoma, Happy, Baby Lock, Janome MB).

Will this work on my home embroidery machine?

Yes — Exquisite 40 wt polyester is the standard weight for both home and commercial machines. Single-needle home machines (Brother PR series, Baby Lock single-needle, Janome MB) handle it without any technique adjustments. The 5,000m cone size may be more than a home embroidery hobbyist needs for an occasional color — consider the 1,000m spool instead if you only stitch occasionally.

What bobbin thread should I pair with this?

Use white or black prewound polyester bobbins. White bobbin for light to medium-color garments; black bobbin for dark garments (black t-shirts, dark uniforms, navy jackets) to prevent the bobbin thread from showing through the design as a white halo. Style L is the most common bobbin size for commercial machines; Style M is used by specific machine models.

How long does one 5,000m cone last in production?

Depends on stitch density and design size. A typical embroidery design uses anywhere from 200 to 800 meters of thread, so one 5,000m cone covers approximately 6-25 designs of typical complexity. Production shops doing high-volume embroidery (dozens of garments per day) may go through a cone of their most-used colors in 1-2 weeks. Less common colors may last months.

Is the rayon-like sheen really comparable to rayon?

Yes — that’s why Exquisite is the production standard. The polyester construction is specifically engineered to mimic rayon’s brilliant sheen while delivering the structural durability that rayon can’t match. Rayon used to be the premium choice for “luxury” embroidery look, but polyester technology has closed that gap completely. Most production shops have switched fully to polyester because the laundering durability is dramatically better for end-customer wear.

Can I use this for outdoor signage or sun-exposed apparel?

Yes — Exquisite polyester is UV-resistant, meaning the color holds up to direct sunlight exposure far better than standard threads. Used for outdoor uniforms (landscape companies, golf courses, marine), banner embroidery, and apparel destined for sun-heavy environments. UV resistance is one of the key advantages of polyester over rayon for outdoor applications.
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