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Black Twisted Waxed Cord

$8.00
Description

Maine Thread twisted waxed cord has exceptional strength and durability. This cord is made of 100% polyester high-tenacity yarn and is constructed with a right or “S” twist. Twisted cords are ideal for saddlery, leathercraft, pine-needle basketry, and more.

All sizes comes with 70 yards per tube.

Black: Color No. 7416

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Size Guide

Thickness (1/1,000”)

Thickness (mm)

Break Strength

.020” 

.51mm

14 lbs.

.030”

.76mm

30 lbs.

.035”

.89mm

43 lbs.

.040”

1.02mm

49 lbs.

.045”

1.14mm

64 lbs.

.050”

1.27mm

78 lbs.

Color

All photos were taken in natural light. Appearance of color may vary slightly under different light, and on various computer monitors. Color can also vary depending on the thickness of thread. If you’d like to see our colors first-hand, email jennifer@mainethread.com to request a complimentary color/size card.

Needles

Many crafters use harness needles when sewing with waxed cord. Harness needles have a rounded point and are often used for hand-stitching leather. We recommend the following pairings for needle and thread

.020” - Size 3

.030” - Size 2

.035” - Size 1

.040” - Size 0

.045” - Size 00

.050” - Size 000

Bulk Ordering

We offer waxed cord by the pound. See below for additional information and pricing. If you would like to order thread by the pound, please place your order by calling (207) 784-7770. *Please note that bulk orders are not eligible for the free shipping promotion. Normal shipping rates will apply. 

Ply

1/1000”

Metric

Yards/lb.

1 ply

0.020”

0.51mm

2,480

2 ply

0.030”

0.76mm

1,340

3 ply

0.035”

0.89mm

955

4 ply

0.040”

1.02mm

670

5 ply

0.045”

1.14mm

525

6 ply

0.050”

1.27mm

425

Quantity

White

Colors* 

Special**

1-5 lbs. 

$30.21/lb.

$31.27/lb.

$33.39/lb.

6-23 lbs.

$22.92/lb.

$25.04/lb.

$27.16/lb.

24+ lbs.

$14.17/lb.

$15.23/lb.

$17.35/lb.

*Colors: Black, Brown, Tan, Chestnut, Natural, Bark Tan, Ecru, Goldbrown, Mocha, Taupe, Cocoa

**Special: All other colors not listed above

Customer Reviews

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Deb
Great thread!

I found this thread last year and started using it for coiling pine needles. Love it!

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Erin
Go to thread.

This is our go to thread for all of our leather projects. I was buying cheap stuff at the store and it kept unraveling, I don't have that issue with this thread. Its not too sticky from the wax either.

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Clare Fitzpatrick
Best waxed yarn EVER

I was having a hard time finding the right diameter and coated wax to use with my horses. I reached out to a friend to see what they use, and this is the website they recommended. The yarn is always in good condition, the shipping is quick, the prices are affordable, and the customer service is stellar. I have had nothing but good luck and success with all of the yarns I have purchased- and I plan to only from this website from now on. Well worth the money!

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Mark's Leather
Quality thread makes for quality leather products

I made the switch about 3 years ago. The wax content is ideal for hand stitching, no messy wax clean up afterwards. The thread is consistently the same in size, color, and strength. Their service is top notch and orders are shipped quickly. Great American made product!

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Shannon Fidler
Best threads!

Their threads are my choice threads! I use them for all my leather hand sewing projects. The quality is high and easy to use!

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