FAQ | Lurex

How to be more innovative with Lurex^®

I need to innovate and am looking for new effect yarns

We will be happy to review your specific needs and your textile processes to recommend innovative Lurex® yarns. Please refer to our list of agents on the website or contact us directly here

I can’t find the softness my customers are looking for

We make a range of very fine Lurex® yarns, which feel soft in the fabric. Please contact your local agent, whose address is on our website or contact us directly here for guidance on which yarns to use.

I can’t find a metallic yarn fine enough to mix with my other super fine yarns

We make a range of very fine Lurex® yarns, designed to be mixed with other yarns. Some of these yarns will even resist specific dye processes, so that you can dye them after combining them with Lurex®. Please contact your local agent, whose address is on the website or contact us directly here

I need a very strong metallic thread for embroidery or sewing

We have a range of embroidery yarns, designed for different uses. Please contact your local agent, whose address is on the website or contact us directly here for more information about the types of yarns which would suit your specific needs.

I need a very thick/special gimp yarn. Can you produce it?

We are able to twist together Lurex® yarns to make them thicker and we can design yarns for specific uses. Please contact your local agent, whose address is on the website or contact us directly here for more information about the types of yarns which would suit your specific needs.

I need a small sample quickly to evaluate the effect. Do you have stock of all your yarns ?

We try to hold as many samples as possible of Lurex® yarns. However, the range is very large and it is not always possible to have a sample of every product. Please contact your local agent, whose address is on the website or contact us directly here for more information about the samples you require. If the sample is not available we can recommend a nearest alternative or give you details on the time it will take to supply what you require.

How to improve quality and production with Lurex^®

The yarn is losing its colour and shine over time

At Lurex® we take special care to control the quality of film, metallizing and coating of our yarns in order to provide long lasting quality. Lurex® yarns are Oeko-Tex 2 and some even Oeko-Tex 1 for application for children under 3 years old. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

I can’t get colour consistency with metallic yarn

Colour consistency is often a key issue with metallic yarns. Lurex® has put in place a strict quality control processes to avoid batch to batch colour variations. Moreover, Lurex® will track each lot to avoid mixing batches. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

My metallic yarns unwind irregularly / I have unwinding problems

Bad winding can create problems when weaving or knitting metallic yarns. At Lurex® we take special care in the regularity of bobbin and cone winding. We will also propose a special package to improve your production process and we may advise you on technical tools or more accurate yarns to improve your fabrics. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

My current metallic yarn is breaking during the production process

Depending on your production process, Lurex® has developed a very wide range of different types of yarn which will cope with most of your technical constraints. In addition, Lurex® yarns are made with top quality raw materials which give them an extra resistance compared to most other metallic yarns. If you want to know more and if you need our technical department to support you to find the right yarn, please contact us here.

My production process is too demanding for metallic yarns

Wherever Lurex® can add brilliance to fashion and enhance the creativity of designers, we have developed specialty yarns which can withstand the most demanding processes whether it is for: lace, denim, or even carpets. If you believe that Lurex® could add value to your products but you believe that your production process makes it too difficult, please feel free to contact us here. We will work with you to find the appropriate technical solution with our specialtiy yarns.

How to improve dyeing and finishing process with Lurex^®

How can I get a metallic yarn which will resist agressive chemicals?

Our Lurex® Lab has established detailed guidelines for piece dyeing fabrics, so we can recommend the right yarn which could resist your dyeing process. Alternatively we may also suggest a slight modification to the dyeing process to give a better result. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

When I am piece dying fabric the metallic yarn is destroyed or losing its brightness, is there anything I can do?

Our Lurex® Lab has established detailed guidelines for piece dyeing fabrics with Lurex, so we can recommend the right yarn which could resist your dying process. Alternatively, we may also suggest a slight modification to the dyeing process to give a better result. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

When I am piece dying my fabric it gets contaminated by the colour of the metallic yarn. Is there any solution for this problem?

Our Lurex® Lab has established detailed guidlines for piece dyeing fabrics, including how to decrease the risk of the Lurex® contaminating the fabric during the dyeing process. We may also suggest a slight modification to the dyeing process to give a better result. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

I would like the metallic to take the colour of the dyes when I piece dye.

We have a selection of specialised yarns which will allow you to create your own metallic colours, when you piece dye your fabric. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.

Can I print on Lurex® yarns ?

Subject to certain technical conditions being adhered to, all Lurex® yarns can be printed on. Advice can be followed from our technical booklet, or from our Lurex® Lab. If you need more information please feel free to contact us here.