7 Jul
Iris embroidery craft cord has a superb lustrous sheen, is colourfast and resistant to heavy laundering.
17 Mar
Here at Marathon Threads, we supply digital transfer films for producing full colour thermo adhesive garment transfers.
17 Mar
Iris Ultra cotton quilting thread is long staple Egyptian cotton of the highest quality.
25 Sep
If you're looking for a sewing thread then Marathon 100% spun polyester sewing thread is ideal as both an overlocking thread or a general seaming thread.
19 Feb
With Mothers Day coming up, why not treat your mum to an embroidery starter kit.
23 Jun
With a thread count of 120d/2 (40s), Marathon viscose rayon thread is a superb choice.
14 Feb
The world of garment decoration is vast and includes many interesting and passionate artists, crafts people and industry specialists, some of who we have had the privilege of meeting and working with.
22 Mar
Though to some embroidery may still conjure up twee images of an outdated craft more favoured in a Jane Austen novel, the reality is actually far from that.
25 Apr
The graphic t-shirt – around for just over 100 years and still one of the most popular items of clothing in any wardrobe.
30 Jul
There are many fabulous inventions that have come out of Italy: the espresso machine, cologne, pizza, Ferrari and many, many more wonderful products.
27 Nov
The run-up to the Christmas period may be a great time to look at the year past and the new year ahead, and any changes you may want to make or anything new you may want to bring into your business.
6 Jul
If you're looking for something to keep the kids entertained, our range of craft kits are just what you need.
26 Apr
Aurifil quilting thread is manufactured in Italy using the best quality Mako long staple Egyptian cotton.
23 Jun
We have a range of embroidery backing products suitable for a wide variety of applications for the embroiderer, including specialist products and water soluble topping.
22 May
The world of garment decoration and crafting covers so many different areas and involves so many amazing people, and when we can, we love to share with you some of the talented people we have had the pleasure of working alongside over the years.
26 Jun
On the 5 June 2019, 143 countries took part in World Environment Day, a day focused on environmental concerns ranging from global warming to protection of wildlife.
30 Oct
Winter, coldest season of the year, sandwiched between autumn and spring; the name comes from an old Germanic word meaning “time of water” which couldn’t be more apt considering the rain the UK is prone to.
19 Dec
As Christmas fast approaches, it's a good time to reflect on the past year and everything that has happened at Marathon Threads over the past twelve months.
17 Mar
A popular craze that has been around for many years is the art of giving and receiving friendship bracelets.
13 Jun
It's great to see the world of embroidery brought to the public's attention in the BBC's recent World Cup ad.
16 Aug
Our customers are our biggest assets and the reason we do what we do.
30 Jan
As the only exhibition dedicated to the UK garment decoration industry, Printwear & Promotion LIVE!
25 Feb
Heat transfer and digital transfer films are a large part of our business, so we thought we’d talk a bit about weeding (not the gardening variety) – an important stage of the job when you’re working with vinyl which can be time-consuming and intricate depending on the design.
15 Oct
No longer is the word embroidery associated with a make do and mend generation or twee fete stalls.
27 Mar
Finding things to do when you’re being discouraged to leave the house can be difficult, but the great thing about embroidery and crafting is it’s something you can come back to again and again.
14 Nov
If you’re active in the arts and craft world, no doubt you will have heard of, or be a regular viewer of, tv channel HOCHANDA.
13 Dec
On the first day of Christmas Marathon sent to me: Some threads for embroidery.
11 Jan
This year sees the 30th anniversary of the industry’s biggest ever event, Printwear & Promotion LIVE!
22 Jun
We are delighted to announce the completion of our new warehouse extension which we opened in May 2022.
26 Sep
When discussing children and politics, broadcasting our favourite is generally not the done thing.
5 Oct
We are constantly advised to check our suppliers and look at the merits of switching supply, to get the benefits of a better deal, and improve our finances.
17 Nov
Cut Your Costs Embroidery backing fabric has never been the most exciting product, and is generally considered to be an expense most embroiderers would rather do without.
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Marathon House
Tavistock Avenue
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3SE
UNITED KINGDOM
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