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Pink Waxed Linen Thread | Fil au Chinois, Leatherwork, Bookbinding (0.43mm)

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  • Sourced by ABookTailorLab
  • Supplies for making crafts
  • Materials: Linen
  • Length: 30 metres
    Thread weight: 40

Dimensions:
Diameter/thickness 0.43mm or 0.017 inches

🖌️Renowned for its exquisite sewing capabilities, it's ideal not just for Sewing and Bookbinding, but also for Leatherwork, due to its exceptional resilience. Comprising three re-twisted strands that create a smooth, durable thread, the Waxed Lin Retors Extra stands as the epitome of quality craftsmanship as it is both extremely strong but also fine. In essence: The Best Linen Thread out there!
Each thread undergoes a meticulous waxing process involving a blend of beeswax and a starch bath, followed by brushing with horsehair and stretching. These intricate steps guarantee a smooth and resilient thread, perfect for the most demanding stitching needs.

Spool Colors:
600 - Old pink ~ Length 30m or 98.4 ft
470 - Dark red ~ Length 30m or 98.4 ft

Cable carte colors:
190 - Rosewood ~ Length 15m or 49.2 ft
200 - Pink ~ Length 15m or 49.2 ft
497 - Mauve ~ Length 15m or 49.2 ft

This versatile thread finds its utility in a spectrum of creative applications. Whether it's for leatherworking, firm stitches on buttons and heavy fabrics, stringing pearls, or securing bindings, this lightly waxed, high-quality thread promises reliability and finesse in every project. 📚

Elevate your bookbinding endeavors with the unrivaled quality and heritage of Fil au Chinois's Waxed Lin Retors Extra, crafted to meet the demands of discerning artisans and creative enthusiasts. 🎨

🧵 This is the finest Waxed Linen Thread by "Fil au Chinois", a French company with a great continuing tradition dating back to 1847 in Lille. This exceptional thread is meticulously crafted and still produced in France.

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📸Please note that due to lighting effects, monitor brightness, contrast, and other settings, there might be some slight differences in the color tone/shade of the website's photo and the actual item.🌈

🙏Don't hesitate to contact me for any questions or requests; I would be very happy to help!🤝

💕 Thank you for your interest 😊

ABookTailorLab📚

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Goldie 08 Mar, 2025

Great gift to myself yes! The shipping was extremely fast, seller is very charming and communicated clearly, the threads are top quality I am very pleased.

Goldie 08 Mar, 2025

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la 20 Apr, 2024

Very happy with this first order, very good customer service, very nice items. I would recommend it! Thank you so much!

la 20 Apr, 2024

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maki 06 Aug, 2024

maki 06 Aug, 2024

ABookTailorLab
ABookTailorLab ·

Athens, Greece

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