Aurifil Thread Forty3 Cotton Cones

Aurifil Forty3 is a 40/3 ply cotton thread, adding a third strand to the well-regarded 40/2 ply for increased strength and durability. Designed to handle the demands of high-speed longarm quilting machines, it also performs beautifully on domestic machines and is suitable for quilting, embroidery, fibre art, bag making, and garment construction. Available in 73 colours on large yellow cones containing 3,000m (3,280 yds) each. Note that some colours in the range are reactive dyes and require specific care when washing.

Recommended needle: 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal or Denim.

Aurifil thread is 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton, grown in the MAKO region of Egypt on the river Nile. Long-staple fibres produce a stronger, smoother thread with minimal lint. While not organic, Aurifil is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified - free from harmful chemicals and completely safe for human use, so you and your loved ones can wrap yourselves in those lovingly stitched quilts without worry. Aurifil is also BCI and FSC certified and partners with Plastic Bank to offset ocean-bound plastic.