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

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

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.

Colors:
308 - Ecru ~ Length 30m or 98.4 ft / ✨This one comes in a capsule to be kept clean, 50m or 164 ft ✨/ The big one 350m or 1148ft
100 - White ~ Length 30m or 98.4 ft

105- Natural ~ Length 15m or 49.2 ft
571 - Ecru ~ 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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Letícia May 14, 2026

The product is very good quality; the delivery took a little bit of time but the seller answered fast when i messaged him and was super nice. 100% recommend

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Katie Apr 18, 2026

Great service and perfect for my bookbinding needs! Thanks so much.

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WallAmi Mar 21, 2026

Great product and great service 👍

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ABookTailorLab
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