Aurifil vs Madeira:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Madeira had more branded searches than Aurifil among sewing thread brands worldwide. Madeira had about 8,100 branded searches, while Aurifil had 1,600. Madeira made up 28.7% of all sewing thread brand searches we track, and Aurifil accounted for 5.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sewing thread brands, Aurifil appeared in two of the five answers and Madeira in none.
Who do people search for more?
Who does AI mention more?
Aurifil, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Madeira in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Aurifil, the only one of the two named
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Top sewing thread brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aurifil was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Madeira did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Gutermann5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coats5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mettler3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Aurifil2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Superior Threads1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WonderFil0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sewing thread brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sewing thread brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sewing thread brand for everyday sewing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thread for sewing”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sewing thread for machine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Aurifil or Madeira more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aurifil and Madeira by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven sewing thread brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Madeira, Aurifil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gutermann | Madeira | Superior Threads | Mettler | Coats | Aurifil | WonderFil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33.4% | 27.3% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 28.1% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.4% | 27.3% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 28.3% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.6% | 28.3% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 37.3% | 24.8% | 13.5% | 6% | 7.4% | 6% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.9% | 30.9% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 31.7% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 31.3% | 13.9% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 30.8% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 35% | 28.7% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 4.6% |
How has branded search for Aurifil and Madeira changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Madeira was ahead of Aurifil in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Aurifil’s share of searches among sewing thread brands worldwide moved from 6.4% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Madeira’s share of searches among sewing thread brands worldwide moved from 27.3% to 28.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for sewing thread brands worldwide in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Mettler overtook Coats and Aurifil to rank 4th among sewing thread brands worldwide, with 8.5% of the searches.
In October 2026, Madeira lost share of searches among sewing thread brands worldwide, from 30.8% to 28.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Aurifil worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in October 2026.
How are Aurifil’s and Madeira’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aurifil’s and Madeira’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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