Gutermann Threads have been in production for over 150 years, in this time the company has grown significantly and is now the international leader in supplying threads to both industry and home sewers. The company believes that it is there obligation to provide sustainability, quality and service as well as leading innovation. Gutermann threads are a premium product in the sewing world, they are not the cheapest on the market but they are well worth the little extra. This brand of thread is always guaranteed, so you'll never find a snag, a join or any other kind of imperfection on their reels. The German company was established in 1864 and has remained a family owned business despite its global growth, their motto is "think global, act local. This kind of ethos has given Gutermann threads an excellent reputation within the sewing world. Most people would be very surprised to see the range of products developed by Gutermann, along side the usual everyday threads the company also does a huge range of specialised threads too which makes them the ideal choice for any of your sewing projects. Here I'm just going to give a quick insight into a couple of the most popular ranges which are both available At Calico Laine.  The most widely used Gutermann thread is the Sew-all thread. This particular products is available in 400 shades and is suitable for sewing any kind of fabric either by hand on your machine. This range is also suitable for quilting, decorative stitches, button holes and over locking to name a few. This line is available in several sized reels and is by far the best selling Gutermann line on the market, this is probably because its so versatile and an excellent quality. Machine embroidery is an increasingly popular hobby and Gutermann have a fantastic range whether you're a beginner looking for a new hobby or if you're well established in this area. I particularly like the Rayon 40 range. This is a quality viscose thread which is perfect for creating motifs, embroidering names or adding a few decorative stitches to a garment. There is 260 colours available to its ideal if you're looking to achieve something very specific. The lovely colours are completely colour fast and give a luxurious silk like look. As a keen sewer myself I always use Gutermann thread and I can't recommend it enough. Its reliable and certainly lives up to its reputation. Happy sewing!