100% viscose rayon embroidery thread in 300+ colours. 120D/2, 5,000m cones. Silky sheen and deep colour vibrancy for decorative and fashion embroidery. Ships from Pakistan via DHL to UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK & USA. Starting from $0.9/cone.
Both are excellent embroidery threads. The right choice depends on your end use. See also our full polyester embroidery thread guide.
| Feature | Viscose Rayon | Polyester |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Natural cellulose (wood pulp) | Synthetic petroleum-based |
| Sheen | High — silky, natural lustre | Bright — more plastic-like shine |
| Colour vibrancy | Excellent, deep tones | Very bright, slightly neon |
| Strength | Moderate | High — more break-resistant |
| Heat resistance | Lower — avoid high iron temps | Higher — more wash stable |
| Best for | Decorative, fashion, low-wash items | Workwear, uniforms, high-wash |
| Price | Slightly higher | More economical |
Yes — viscose and rayon refer to the same fibre. Viscose is the manufacturing process; rayon is the commercial name for the resulting fabric/thread. In embroidery, both terms are used interchangeably. Viscose rayon embroidery thread is widely used in fashion, home textile, and decorative embroidery for its silky sheen.
Use rayon when you need a softer, more natural sheen — fashion garments, silk embroidery, decorative pieces, and items that won't be washed frequently. Use polyester for workwear, uniforms, sportswear, and anything that needs to withstand repeated industrial washing. See our full comparison in the Polyester vs Rayon guide.
For standard 120D/2 (40wt) viscose rayon thread, use a 75/11 needle on lightweight fabrics. Switch to 80/12 or 90/14 for denser designs or heavier fabric. See our full needle size guide for details.
Yes — 120D/2 viscose rayon thread is compatible with all commercial embroidery machines including Tajima, Barudan, Juki, Brother, SWF, ZSK, and Happy. No machine settings adjustment needed when switching from polyester to rayon of the same weight.
We ship viscose rayon thread via DHL Express from Pakistan. Delivery to UAE takes 4–5 days, Saudi Arabia 5–7 days. Minimum order is one cone — no MOQ. For bulk orders (50+ cones), we offer wholesale pricing and reduced DHL rates.
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