Exquisite 146 Sienna Polyester Embroidery Thread – 1000M Spool
Dime
Exquisite #146 Sienna — polyester embroidery thread on a 1,000-meter spool, the smart size for occasional colors and color matching. 40 weight / 120/2 denier polyester with the brilliant sheen of rayon and the durability of polyester. Colorfast, UV-resistant, and industrial-laundry safe.
$4.99
Description
Exquisite #146 Sienna — 1,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Spool
Sienna embroidery thread on a 1,000-meter spool — the right size for occasional colors, color-matching jobs, and trying a shade before you commit to a full 5,000m cone. The rayon-like sheen of premium polyester with the durability to withstand industrial laundering.
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
💡 1,000m Spool or 5,000m Cone — 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:
- Fashion and occasional-use colors you won’t finish quickly
- Color-matching jobs that call for an uncommon shade
- Low-volume or part-time embroidery operations
- Trying a new color before committing to a full cone
- Smaller upfront inventory investment per color
- Your everyday production colors — whites, blacks, navy, royal, scarlet
- High-volume shops running 8+ hours daily
- Brand colors you stitch every single day
- Fewer changeovers per shift — operators stay productive
- Better cost-per-meter than spools
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 Sienna #146 spool is the right buy for occasional use and color matching. If it becomes one of your everyday colors, check the 5,000m cone lineup or call us about production quantities.
✨ 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.
📏 1,000m / 1,100-Yard Spool
Each spool holds 1,000 meters — enough for several typical designs without tying up inventory dollars in a full cone. Store in a cool, dry place to keep it clean and tangle-free.
Why Choose Sienna #146?
Exquisite Sienna #146 is a brown and tan-family color used for outdoor, western, and workwear designs, plus wood, leather, and earth-tone details. The 1,000m spool keeps it on your shelf without committing to a full production cone.
Best for these jobs:
- Outdoor, hunting, and ranch logos
- Western and rodeo designs
- Workwear and trade logos
- Animals, wood, and natural details in designs
- Coffee shop, bakery, and restaurant apparel
- Tonal logos on khaki and brown garments
You May Also Like — Similar Brown & Tan Colors
Other brown and tan-family colors in the Exquisite 1000m lineup. Browse all 280+ colors for the complete spectrum.
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:
Complete Your Embroidery Setup
Production embroidery requires a complete setup — pair this thread with the right needles, bobbins, backing, and supplies:
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Technical Specifications
Exquisite #146 Sienna — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Exquisite 146 Sienna — 1,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Spool |
| SKU | EMB ES146 |
| Brand | Exquisite (Dime) |
| Color Number | 146 |
| Color Name | Sienna |
| Color Family | Brown & Tan |
| Thread Weight | 40 wt |
| Denier | 120/2 |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Spool Size | 1,000 meters (1,100 yards) |
| Sheen | Rayon-like brilliant sheen |
| Properties | Colorfast, UV-resistant, industrial-laundry safe |
| Machine Compatibility | Tajima, Brother, Barudan, SWF, Melco, Ricoma, Happy, Baby Lock, Janome MB, Toyota — all commercial multi-needle systems |
| Recommended Needle | DBxK5 75/11 or 80/12 commercial embroidery needles |
| Care Instructions | Machine washable (hot or cold), dry-cleanable, bleach-safe, industrial-laundry safe |
| Storage | Cool, dry place — keep spools covered to prevent dust and tangling |
| Best Used For | Outdoor, western, and workwear designs, plus wood, leather, and earth-tone details |
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
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy this 1,000m spool or the 5,000m cone?
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