Gilt Smooth Passing Goldwork Thread

Create rich, traditional goldwork embroidery with Gilt Smooth Passing Thread, a premium metallic thread made using a gilt metal covering that contains a percentage of real gold.

Smooth Passing is a classic goldwork thread traditionally used for couching, outlining, borders, lettering, ecclesiastical embroidery, monograms, and highly detailed decorative work. Its smooth, polished surface produces the brilliant metallic finish associated with historic church embroidery and fine ceremonial textiles.

Unlike imitation metallic threads, Gilt Smooth Passing incorporates real gold in its metallic surface, giving the thread greater depth, warmth, and authentic brilliance.

Because this thread contains genuine precious metal, pricing reflects the current precious metal market and may change as the market value of gold fluctuates.

Available Sizes

Gilt Smooth Passing Thread is available in:

• Size #4

• Size #5

• Size #6

• Size #7

Each size is sold in 15-meter lengths.

Within the Smooth Passing size range, #3 is the finest thread and #7 is the largest, with the thread becoming progressively heavier as the size number increases. This listing includes sizes #4 through #7.

Features

• Contains a percentage of genuine gold
• Traditional smooth passing construction
• Bright, polished metallic finish
• Pricing reflects current precious metal market conditions
• Designed primarily for couching and surface embroidery
• Excellent for ecclesiastical embroidery, vestments, banners, altar hangings, monograms, and decorative goldwork
• Suitable for both traditional and contemporary embroidery designs

How It Is Used

Smooth Passing is typically laid across the surface of the fabric and secured with fine couching stitches rather than pulled repeatedly through the fabric. This technique protects the metallic surface while creating the clean, luminous lines characteristic of traditional goldwork.

For centuries, goldwork embroidery has been used to embellish sacred vestments, royal garments, military insignia, ceremonial textiles, and other important works of decorative embroidery. Gilt Smooth Passing continues that tradition by combining classic construction with the unmistakable appearance of genuine gold.