Exquisite Polyester 134 Saffron Embroidery Thread for Professionals

Name: Exquisite Polyester 134 Saffron Embroidery Thread for Professionals - River City Supply
SKU: X134
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Exquisite #134 Saffron — 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 Saffron regularly.

Color #134 — Saffron

Exquisite’s yellow-family color, used for awards, sports teams, safety apparel, and warm-tone accent work.

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 Saffron #134 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.

🚚 Same-day shipping before 3:30 PM CT | 🎁 Free shipping over $200 | 🧵 The production thread embroidery shops trust

$7.99

4 in stock (can be backordered)

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Description

EXQUISITE 5000M CONE — PRODUCTION VOLUME

Exquisite #134 Saffron — 5,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Cone

Production-volume Saffron 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 #134

⚖️ 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 Saffron #134 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 Saffron #134?

Exquisite Saffron #134 is used in awards, sports teams, safety apparel, and warm-tone accent work. 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:

Championship, award, and recognition apparel
Sports team gold/yellow lettering and trim
Safety and high-visibility uniform embroidery
Construction, mining, and industrial apparel
Holiday and harvest seasonal designs
Sun, summer, and bright accent design work

⚠️ 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.

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.

Shop 1000m Spools →

✨ 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.

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17+ Years in Business

Founded 2008 — serving screen printers & embroiderers nationwide.

Technical Specifications

Exquisite #134 Saffron — Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Name	Exquisite 134 Saffron — 5,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Cone
Product Code	EXQ-134
Brand	Exquisite (Dime)
Color Number	134
Color Name	Saffron
Color Family	Yellow
Thread Weight	40 wt
Denier	120/2
Composition	100% Polyester
Cone Size	5,000 meters (5,500 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 — individually shrinkwrapped to prevent dust and tangling
Best Used For	Awards, sports teams, safety apparel, and warm-tone accent work

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

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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 Saffron #134 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?

Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Depends on how often you stitch Saffron #134. 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.

Production volume calculations or color matching questions?

Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].

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Exquisite Polyester 134 Saffron Embroidery Thread for Professionals

Description

Exquisite #134 Saffron — 5,000m Polyester Embroidery Thread Cone

What Makes Exquisite Polyester Thread Different?