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About Waxed Thread Waxing makes regular thread stiffer, more water and mildew resistant, and less stretchy. This Waxed Thread Thread Buying Guide helps customers get the right thread for their needs. Our approach is to discuss waxed thread uses, sizes, package sizes, and color. Specialty threads like embalmers thread, polyester linen, hand sewing waxed cord, and beeswax are also described. Waxed Thread Uses Waxed thread is regular thread with a coat of wax. Waxing makes the thread stiffer, more water and mildew resistant, and less stretchy. Its downsides are that it leaves a waxy residue on sewing machines and the wax melts when exposed to heat. It is typically hand sewing and used for these kinds of projects:
Waxed Thread Size Overview In most cases, customers buy waxed thread because they want the stitches to stand out or become a focal point. Using a heavier thread size achieves this goal because stitch visibility increases with thread size. But, there are trade offs:
The commercial sizes listed are approximate. They are based on the thicknesses of our other commercial threads. Over the last decade or so, millimeters (mm) have become the most popular way of sizing. The 70 yard waxed thread tubes are labeled in inches (In.). Waxed Thread Size Guide
Waxed Thread Packaging
Waxed Thread Color Waxing makes a thread look darker. Over time the wax wears off and the stitching will look lighter. Consider using a shade that is darker than the final shade. |
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Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent. We have 70-yard tubes in 6 sizes and 36 colors and much more. With very few exceptions, waxed thread is not recommended for machine sewing. It may damage your machine. |
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| 70 Yard Tubes Size 207 - Diameter: 0.51 mm / 0.020 In (20/1000") Size 415 - Diameter: 0.76 mm / 0.030 In (30/1000") Size 450 - Diameter: 0.89 mm / 0.035 In (35/1000") Size 475 - Diameter: 1.02 mm / 0.040 In (40/1000") Size 500 - Diameter: 1.14 mm / 0.045 In (45/1000") Size 554 - Diameter: 1.27 mm / 0.050 In (50/1000") |
24 Yard Coils Size 277 - Diameter: 0.64 mm / 0.025 In (25/1000") 12 Yard Coils Size 415 - Thickness: 0.76 mm (30/1000") Waxed Linen Blend - 1, 2, 4, and 16 Oz Tex 165 - Diameter: 0.45 mm / 0.018 In (18/1000") Embalming - 2 and 3 Ply Waxed Embalmer's - (Taxidermy) Thread |
Tapered Waxed Thread Ludlow - Waxed Cord Large Packages - Assorted Sizes Waxed Thread - Large Packages Beeswax Beeswax - Cubes |