Thin, tightly twisted thread for hand sewing fine, straight stitches. used for taxidermy, leatherwork, shoe repair, and mortuary science.
Embalmer's thread is waxed, and available in 2 and 3 ply. It is used for taxidermy, leatherwork, shoe repair, and, yes, preparing the deceased.
Information
Code Description Image Price Stock  
BLM207BLAC16 Embalmer's Thread - 2-Ply - Black - Nominal 16 Oz Tube - 1800 Yards $35.00 2
BLM207NATL16 Embalmer's Thread - 2-Ply - Natural - Nominal 16 Oz Tube - 1800 Yards $35.00 4
BLM207WHIT02 Embalmer's Thread - 2-Ply - White - Nominal 2 Oz Tube - 225 Yards $10.00 3
BLM207WHIT16 Embalmer's Thread - 2-Ply - White - Nominal 16 Oz Tube - 1800 Yards $35.00 9
BLM346WHIT02 Embalmer's Thread - 3-Ply - White - Nominal 2 Oz Tube - 112 Yards $10.00 2

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Size 207 - 70-Yard Tubes

Size 207 waxed polyester thread on 70-yard tubes. This size's diameter is 20/1000 (0.020) inch / 0.5 mm. Roughly 1/2 the thickness of a U.S. dime.

Size 415 - 70 Yard Tubes

Size 415 waxed polyester thread on 70-yard tubes. This size's diameter is 30/1000 (0.030) inch / 0.8 mm. Roughly the thickness of a U.S. dime.

Size 554 - 70-Yard Tubes

Size 554 waxed polyester thread on 70-yard tubes. This size's diameter is 50/1000 (0.050) inch / 1.3 mm. Roughly the thickness of a U.S. nickel.

Size 277 - 24-Yard Coils 

Size 277 waxed nylon thread on quarter-sized, 24-yard coils for hand sewing. This size's diameter is 25/1000 (0.025) inch / 0.6 mm. Roughly 2/3 the thickness of a U.S. dime.

Size 415 - 12-Yard Coils
 

Size 415 waxed nylon thread on quarter-sized, 12-yard coils for hand sewing. This size's diameter is 30/1000 (0.030) inch / 0.8 mm. Roughly the thickness of a U.S. dime.

Beeswax Cubes
 

Use our beeswax to make any thread into a stiffer, stronger, more water resistant waxed thread. Available as single cubes or 3-packs.

Embalmer's Thread

Embalmer's thread is a tightly twisted thread used for taxidermy, leatherwork, shoe repair, and, yes, preparing the dead. It comes in 2-ply (Size 207) and 3-ply (Size 346) thicknesses.

Waxed Polyester-Linen

From Belfast Ireland, Henry Campbell waxed polyester thread. Available in tubes from 1 ounce to 16 ounces.

Waxed Cords

Ludlow waxed cords in 24-cord bundles. Great for hand sewing. Cord lengths vary from 30 to 60 inches.

Large Rolls

Save with our large waxed thread rolls. Perfect for small businesses and avid sewers..