One of the most essential haberdashery items for any sewing or dressmaking project is thread. At Calico Laine we stock a number of branded threads including Gutermann Threads and feel that it is important to use the best thread possible for any project. After all, if you are spending a lot of time and effort creating something, you do not want to let it down with poor quality thread. The Gutermann company slogan is 'quality due to Gutermann' and they are well known for their high quality products in over 80 countries around the world. With a large range of threads from invisible thread to the most popular sew-all polyester thread, Gutermann Threads are one of the best on the market with their knowledge of their industry second to none. Gutermann Threads are of course manufactured by the Gutermann & Co company which was founded 150 years ago by Max Gutermann when he was 36 years old. In the 1860's Vienna was the largest shipment point for silk and this seemed to be the best place to set up the company. He began by buying already spun and twisted yarn made from silk waste which he then had dyed and wound onto bobbins before he sold it to the public. The Gutermann factory was one of the first to discover that strong sewing thread could be produced from silk waste. This type of sewing thread produced less knots and was more even that thread made from net silk and Gutermann Threads today are known for breaking less and creating less knots than many other brands on the market. Max's aim was to 'produce the best sewing silks in an economic manner and to sell them so that the consumer can obtain them as cheaply as possible.' Gutermann's headquarters are now based in Germany although they also manufacture products in India, Spain and Mexico. They are the only sewing manufacturer in Germany and are a leading manufacturer in the industry. Gutermann are always looking to provide the best quality and knowledge to their consumers and they look not just to provide functional products but safe products in any application that they may be used. Gutermann Threads can be used for quilting and household sewing as well as in the clothing industry and in the production of technical textiles. They have a vast range of threads at reasonable prices and are a brand that we would always suggest here at Calico Laine.