3oTrimestre12 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 72 Technical fabrics MCT by Gütermann, a new dimension in the world of needlework Technicians at Gütermann say,“There is no shor- tage of thread technologies. Gütermann has mastered them all – and still do. Our input actually had a vital impact on some of them”. The result of this technological capacity is ongoing innovation and among the most recent develop- ments, MCT stands out as the future of needlework. It is not just a slogan, for the product truly opens a new dimension in the world of sewing. MCT threads are made with perfectly defined processes, controlled to guarantee maximum perfor- mance, from raw materials that are technically pre- cise and especially created, like the special polyester with microfilament component. MCT is also manu- factured in machines that Gütermann developed specifically for this need. Uniform, glossy, clean There are a number of special features in MCT, but above all, the thread is uniform without fluctuation in thickness, so MCT threads can be processed at constant sewing thread tension levels. Stitches and seams reflect this high quality, with uniform stitch- es guaranteeing improved resistance against tears and abrasion. On the other hand, filaments are uniformly drawn, avoiding the look of hairy fibres. Professionals know that conventional core spun threads involve the ends of fibres escaping from the main body of the thread, creating a hairy appearance. MCT fibres are different because they are the only core spun threads made of filaments which are drawn through the thread without interruption. The textile surface is made up of micro loops, lending the thread greater technical resistance like no other available, and a silky gloss created as the light is reflected in one direction. MCT is cleaner, for as there are no fiber ends, abra- sion is negligible. Seams are clean, no dust, no lint. And productivity is problem-free. This product created by Gütermann offers a silky texture, uniform, brilliantly effective and superior to spun threads, or airjet-finished traditional threads, for MCT is made with raw materials con- ceived to create a product that is revolutionary, as is the process by which the thread is produced. 59