30296 Midnight Navy Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 30296 Midnight Navy Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is the deepest, darkest navy in the Glide blue family — so deep it approaches black while maintaining an unmistakable blue quality. Midnight Navy is the choice when you want a rich, near-black blue for deep indigo quilts, dark navy backings, and dramatic design work.

Product Details

• Color: 30296 Midnight Navy — a very deep, near-black navy blue
• Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting
• Yardage: 5,500 yards on a king-size spool
• Fiber: 100% trilobal polyester — high sheen, low lint, excellent strength
• Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines

Frequently Asked Questions

How dark is Midnight Navy compared to Rock Navy?

Midnight Navy (30296) is noticeably darker than Rock Navy (30001) — it approaches near-black in dark lighting. Rock Navy reads as a classic navy; Midnight Navy reads as an almost-black deep indigo. Use Midnight Navy when you want the deepest possible blue without using black.

What quilts benefit from Midnight Navy thread?

Deep indigo quilts, very dark navy backings, dramatic modern quilts with near-black backgrounds, and any project where a standard navy thread looks too bright compared to the fabric.

Can Midnight Navy substitute for black on very dark blue quilts?

Yes — on dark navy or indigo fabric, Midnight Navy provides tonal blending that black cannot. It disappears into the fabric naturally while still being technically a blue thread rather than black.

What bobbin pairs best with Midnight Navy?

A dark navy or black Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match for dark backings.

Is Midnight Navy suitable for all-over pantograph quilting on dark modern quilts?

Yes — Midnight Navy is a popular choice for studios quilting dark modern and art quilts where a very dark, near-black thread with a slight blue quality is more appropriate than pure black.