Lurex Metallic Yarn, KYOTOTEX GROUP, Japanese Designer Super Lace Weight Yarn, Cone Only, 7500m/100g

Discover the exceptional brilliance of this Japanese designer metallic yarn by KYOTOTEX GROUP, an ultra-fine luxury Lurex yarn created for the world's leading fashion and textile manufacturers. Combining 71% Polyester with 29% Polyamide, this remarkably fine metallic yarn delivers elegant shimmer, exceptional flexibility, and outstanding durability while remaining incredibly lightweight and easy to work with.

At an impressive 7,500 meters per 100 grams, this super lace-weight yarn is designed primarily as a companion yarn, adding sophisticated sparkle without adding noticeable weight or changing the gauge of your favorite fibers. Whether paired with merino, cashmere, silk, linen, cotton, alpaca, or mohair, it instantly elevates every project with refined Japanese craftsmanship and designer-quality brilliance.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: KYOTOTEX GROUP, Japan
• Fiber Content: 71% Polyester, 29% Polyamide
• Yarn Weight: Super Lace / Extra Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 1/7500
• Yardage: Approximately 7500 meters / 100g (8202 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Construction: Ultra-fine flexible metallic yarn with elegant designer shimmer
• Formats: Cone Only
• Origin: Made in Japan

➤ My First Impressions
The first thing that impressed me was how incredibly fine and lightweight this yarn is. Despite its metallic appearance, it feels remarkably flexible and easy to handle. Unlike many metallic yarns that can feel stiff or wiry, this Japanese Lurex has a refined, soft character that blends beautifully with other luxury fibers.

Because of its exceptional fineness, I recommend using it as a companion yarn rather than by itself for hand knitting. Just one strand held together with another yarn adds elegant shimmer without making the fabric feel heavy or overly sparkly.

The metallic effect is refined and sophisticated rather than flashy. It catches the light beautifully, giving finished garments a luxurious designer appearance while preserving the softness and drape of the main yarn.

✦ Texture & Feel:
Ultra-fine, smooth, flexible, and lightweight with elegant metallic brilliance. The yarn introduces beautiful light reflection and sophisticated sparkle while remaining soft enough to work comfortably alongside natural fibers.

Its exceptionally fine construction allows it to disappear into the fabric while leaving behind a subtle designer glow.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Perfect as a companion yarn for sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, wraps, lace accessories, evening garments, festive knitwear, luxury weaving, embroidery, machine knitting, trims, decorative details, and couture-inspired textiles.

✧ Tips & Recommendations:
This yarn is designed primarily as a companion yarn.

• Hold one strand together with your favorite natural fiber.
• Adds elegant shimmer without significantly affecting gauge.
• Perfect with merino, cashmere, silk, linen, cotton, alpaca, and mohair.
• Excellent for machine knitting and weaving.
• Always knit and wash a swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Companion yarn for hand knitting
• Use with your primary yarn and corresponding needle size
• Suitable for machine knitting
• Excellent for weaving and decorative embroidery

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Excellent for weaving. This ultra-fine metallic yarn can be incorporated into both warp and weft to create elegant highlights, luxurious scarves, decorative fabrics, artistic textiles, and sophisticated apparel fabrics with beautiful light reflection.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
Approximate requirements as a companion yarn:

• Sweater: 20–40g
• Cardigan: 25–50g
• Shawl: 15–30g
• Scarf: 10–20g
• Decorative accents and trims: 5–15g

Actual usage depends on garment size, stitch pattern, and the desired amount of metallic effect.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT:
One of the greatest strengths of this Japanese metallic yarn is its ability to enhance virtually any luxury fiber while preserving its natural beauty.

Natural Fibers
• Merino Wool – Adds elegant shimmer while maintaining softness.
• Cashmere – Creates refined luxury garments.
• Mulberry Silk – Produces fabrics with exceptional luminosity.
• Linen – Adds subtle sparkle to sophisticated summer knitwear.
• Cotton – Perfect for elegant lightweight garments.
• Kid Mohair – Creates airy fabrics with delicate metallic highlights.

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• LORO PIANA EXODUS – Beautiful silk and metallic elegance.
• LANECARDATE VELA – Soft Merino and Cashmere with refined sparkle.
• SEA CASHMERE by IAFIL SPA – Elegant cotton and cashmere with subtle shimmer.
• FRISBY by Casa del Filato Prato – Adds sophisticated metallic highlights to Merino and Silk blends.

My Recommendation: This is a wonderful designer yarn to keep in your collection. One strand is enough to transform an ordinary project into something truly special, adding sophisticated Japanese metallic brilliance while preserving the softness, drape, and beauty of your favorite fibers.

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Gently press excess water out with a towel
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight
• Reshape while damp
• Always follow the care instructions for the most delicate fiber used in your finished project when this yarn is held together with other yarns.