80wt Thread

Use 80wt thread for applique´, micro-stitching, or delicate work where you want the thread to nearly disappear.

Thread Weight	Thickness	Best Used For	Stitch Visibility
12wt	Very thick	Decorative quilting, hand stitching, texture work	Very visible
28wt	Thick	Visible quilting, embellishment, textured stitching	Highly visible
40wt	Medium	General quilting, machine quilting, sewing	Moderately visible
50wt	Fine	Piecing, general sewing, everyday use	Subtle
60wt	Very fine	Fine piecing, detailed quilting	Very subtle
80wt	Ultra-fine	Appliqué, micro-stitching, delicate work	Nearly invisible

Quick reminder: Smaller weight numbers mean thicker thread; larger numbers mean finer thread.

Perle Cotton Size	Thickness	Best Used For	Stitch Visibility
Size 8	Thick	Hand quilting, embroidery, decorative stitching	Very visible
Size 12	Fine	Hand stitching, embroidery detail work	Subtle