New Japan Threads!

Now available: 10 brilliant new colors in Kreinik Japan
Thread #5.

The colors are stunning. “Good enough to eat... Gorgeous... Very exciting!...Wow on the new colors...Wonderful... The colors are great...”—and that’s just a few of the comments we’ve heard from designers.

What's a Japan #5 Thread?

These are synthetic, non-tarnishing gimps that give the appearance of stitching with real metals—but more readily available, at a more affordable price, and easier to use. Use them anywhere, from Asian embroidery to charted needlepoint, painted canvas, samplers, ecclesiastical, and other surface embroidery. Stitch with Japan #5 or couch it (tack it on the surface) using a thinner thread. Kreinik Japan #5 is available on spools or in skeins.

More details:

They have a bright metallic finish, like shiny real metals or metal wire. The smooth finish offers more sheen plus a smooth stitching experience.

Versatile! Couch it, stitch, try it in specialty stitches, use it for beading.
We cross-stitched with one strand on 18- count needlepoint canvas, and used two strands in tent stitch on 18-count (the“square” or “faceted” aspect makes the stitches look like bugle beads). We also cross-stitched with it on 14-count Aida; use a larger Tapestry needle and it will glide right through the smaller fabric holes. Experiment, play, have fun.

Use it to couch Kreinik 3/8" Trim for trimming ornaments, stockings, stand-ups, purses, and other designs. The colors are perfect
matches and the couching thread will be invisible.

Love free-form machine embroidery? Lay these Japan threads on your fabric and couch with anything.

Click here for color samples and more information on these threads!