metallic thread
Glittering fabric strand
Metallic thread is thread wrapped or woven with metal or metal-like material, giving it a shiny, reflective quality.
Used in embroidery, weaving, and decorative sewing to add shimmer or luxurious effect: The tapestry was shot through with metallic thread.
Gold and silver metallic threads appear in ceremonial garments, religious vestments, and formal fabrics.
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
cloth of gold · lamé · tinsel · wire · glint · spool · weave · loom · sparkle · filament · copper · gilt · stitch · fabric · haute couture · gleam · needle · tapestry
- threadsfloss
- embroiderycross stitch, cross-stitch, French knot, needlepoint, crewelwork
- needleworkcross-stitch, embroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint
- counterfeit detectionwatermark, UV light, hologram, serial number, magnetic strip
- embroidery suppliesembroidery floss, embroidery scissors, embroidery machine, hoop, needle
- needlework suppliesneedles, sewing needles, pins, embroidery needles, floss
metallic threadcotton thread
Spun plant fiber strand
silk thread · linen thread · wool yarn · wool thread · natural fiber
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