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Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread Review

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

A no-frills thread, the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread is made for stocking up the thread drawer. We rate it 6.2/10 from its documented specs.

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Specifications
BrandSulky
CategoryEmbroidery project supplies
IdentitySulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread in Light Blue
Listing featureThis listing supplies 250 yards of metallic polyester thread.
Documented summaryThis listing supplies 250 yards of metallic polyester thread.
ASINB0018N9BZS

Full listing title: Sulky Of America Holoshimmer Polyester Metallic Thread, 250 yd, Light Blue

Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0018N9BZS
Rating from a published formula

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The two products of the same kind closest to the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread on our rating.

Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread

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6.2Fair · out of 10
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Great if…

  • you want a thread for stocking up the thread drawer

Skip it if…

  • you'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

Price and availability

We have no reliable dated price for the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread right now, so we don't show one. The listing has today's.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread goes in your basket, check what it fits: check the listing for the projects and machines it is made for.

Before you buy

The fit

Check the thread weight and fibre against the needle you use; embroidery thread and sewing thread are not the same.

What comes with it

Check the listing photos and text for what is in the box, and what is a separate purchase.

How you will use it

Think about the projects you have planned for the next few weeks, and buy for those.

How it compares

How the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread stacks up against the closest alternative, the Sulky 40wt Rayon Thread in Ecru.

CriterionSulky Holoshimmer Metallic ThreadSulky 40wt Rayon Thread in Ecru
Our rating6.2/106.3/10

Pick the Sulky 40wt Rayon Thread in Ecru if you want our higher-rated option (6.3/10).

The score in detail

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

5 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

3 / 10

Fit & compatibility

6 / 10
How we rated it

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread any good?

We rate it 6.2/10 (fair). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What should I check before ordering the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread?

The fit: check the thread weight and fibre against the needle you use; embroidery thread and sewing thread are not the same. What comes with it: check the listing photos and text for what is in the box, and what is a separate purchase. How you will use it: think about the projects you have planned for the next few weeks, and buy for those.

Where can I buy the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the Sulky Holoshimmer Metallic Thread yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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