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Marathon bobbins
The range of Marathon pre-wound bobbins is all available in size 'L'. The fine thread is 100% spun polyester. Each bobbin is 130 metres and there are 144 bobbins in a box. The range available in both white and black is as follows:
Sideless with core – 100% spun polyester bobbin with no sides, but with a nylon core.
Sided with core – 100% spun polyester bobbin with cardboard sides and a nylon core.
Sideless and no core – 100% spun polyester bobbin with no sides and no core.
Magnetic bobbins
These pre wound bobbins have a magnetic core, which guarantees perfect consistent underthread tension. Available in size 'L' in both white and black. Each bobbin is 135 yards and there are 144 bobbins in a box.
Marathon embroidery underthread
Box of 144 bobbins – 130 metres per bobbin
100% polyester filament