Navy Twisted Waxed Cord
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.
Navy: Color No. 1003
Size Guide
SIZE PICTURED: .040"
|
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
Customer Reviews
I love this company. I ordered my latest batch of thread on a Tuesday morning and it arrived less than 24 hours later. A couple of years ago, I got tired of waiting for other people to make and sell the things I need for life up here in the north Maine woods, so I started making them myself. I use mostly canvas and leather, and all my thread comes from the Maine Thread Company. It is strong. The thread has never failed on me. It is easy to work with. The wax on the thread is easy on my fingers, for which I am grateful, since I do everything by hand. The range of colors they offer is more than enough to satisfy any project I have worked on. The price is also very reasonable. Finally, I appreciate that this is an American company and, I have to imagine, is a real benefit to the people of Lewiston, Maine. Thank you for a great product and for great service, too.
Thank you so much for your review. We love our Maine customers! Very glad to hear our thread works so well for your craft.
Great quality and a good selection of colors
True deep navy
Another of my favorite stock colors, this deep navy blue can look almost black in certain lights.
Waxed thread
Just what I ordered, I'd read a review to get the size and color chart before ordering, I did, good advice. Great service.
Thanks, Ron from Colorado
