4 Ply Waxed Irish Linen Thread – Strong, Colorful 100% Flax Thread for Leatherwork, Bookbinding, and Jewelry Making

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1. Sand - Approximately 150yd Spool - **** DIFFERENT PRICE*****Larger Spool only available in 150 yards, which is larger than regular 4 ply (100 yards). Sand is thick like 7 ply. Sand is flax at its undyed state.
2. Black
3. Charcoal Grey
4. Slate Grey
5. White
6. Natural- Approximately 150yd Spool - **** DIFFERENT PRICE*****Larger Spool only available in 150 yards. Slightly thicker than average 4 ply.
7. Butterscotch
8. Walnut Brown
9. Dark Chocolate Brown
10. Plum
11. Lavender
12. Maroon
13. Victorian Rose
14. Light Rose
15. Hot Pink Fuschia
16. Magenta
17. Country Red
18. Orange Crush
19. Salmon
20. Bright Autumn Yellow
21. Lemon Yellow
22. Country Yellow
23. Mint Green
24. Sage Green
25. Green
26. Robins Egg Blue
27. Denim Blue
28. Williamsburg Blue
29. Royal Blue
30. Navy Blue
31. Dark Forrest Green
32. Dark Emerald Green
33. Olive Green
34. Turquoise
35. Teal
36. Light Rust
37. Dark Rust
38. Nile * SOLD OUT

Waxed Irish linen thread is the finest quality 100 % linen thread on the market. It is made from the flax plant, which is the strongest natural fiber used in thread making. The wax acts as a protective coating to reduce wear and tear on the thread.

It also gives the thread strength, body, and a beautiful sheen. Waxed Irish Linen is a strong, wax-coated cloth thread woven from flax fiber that is difficult to break and holds a knot extremely well.

The slender yet strong nature of Waxed Irish Linen makes it ideal for passing through small holes and slender loops and allows for intricate and unique knots.

In addition to jewelry making, Waxed Irish Linen is widely used in sewing leather, book binding, macrame, basket weaving and for building model ships.

Description:

The 4 ply thread measures approximately .7mm-.8mm. The only exception is the Sand 4 Ply. It measures closer to 1mm.

It is a Usual S twist - if you hold the cord in the left hand and twist with your right it is twisted away from you. If you twist toward you, it comes un-plied.

Full spool measures approximately 90-100 yards.

Listing is for your choice of one of the following;
10 yards
25 yards
Full Spool
50 Yards x 5 Colors (list color options in note section) 10 yards of each for total of 50 yards.
100 Yards x 10 Colors (list color options in note section) 10 yards of each for total of 100 yards.
Full Spools x all 37 Color options. Includes 35 colored spools of 100 yards each and 2 spools of 150 yards each (Natural and Sand). Does not include sold-out colors or limited-edition colors.

The color chart includes all sizes and colors available.

The wax used is a hydrocarbon wax

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Just what I was looking for. Would buy from again.

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Anneliese Jul 7, 2026

I have purchased waxed linen thread from other sellers, but have come to find that I swear by this shop's thread above all others. Shipping is fast, packaging is great, and the quality is wonderful. It has helped me to create wonderful things for my own business and I'll definitely be back for more.

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Sarah Jun 25, 2026

Perfect for my project! Arrived quickly. Thank you!

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Linda Jun 14, 2026

I keep coming back to this shop, I know that I’ll find the exact thread I want and receive it quickly. So many pretty colors!

Linda Jun 14, 2026

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Listed on Jul 27, 2026