Description
White is a great choice for a contrasting stitch when sewing on brown, black or other dark leather. Since our linen thread is so well made, the brightness and shape of our thread will last for a long time and will really make the details of your hand-sewing pop.
Our Au Chinois Câblé, also known as corded linen or waxed linen thread, has a brightness like synthetic threads but without that plastic look of nylon or polycotton.
FAQ
What’s the difference between Câblé linen, Lin Retors Extra, Lin Retors, etc.?
All of the corded linen lines are great products, each have been perfected to different sewing applications.
Lin Retors often comes in small sewing thread capsules and is a single twisted thread used for embroidery and cloth sewing.
Lin Retors Extra is the next step up- three strands twisted and then retwisted for extra smoothness and durability.
Lin Câblé is yet a another step up from that, in that it is moistened and smoothed for even more strength and durability.
Which size is best for me?
Overall our threads are suitable for most leather goods. The thickest size is 332 and the finest size is 832. Picking the best thread weight for your work has a couple of considerations:
Strength– Use thicker (332) thread for heavier duty items or items that you think will get more stress.
Stitch Count– Our pricking irons are mostly 9 teeth per inch which is universally suited for all of our thread sizes. If you choose a lower iron number (7pti, 6tpi, etc.) use thicker thread. Conversely, use a finer thread for higher iron numbers (11tpi, 12tpi etc.).
Aesthetic– 332 and 432 thread is commonly seen in more western looking items while 632 thread is seen in more luxury and European items.
Is the pre-waxed thread sticky?
The wax that comes on the Lin Câblé thread is not the cheap kind that are found on other brands. It is not very stick and does not wipe off on your hands. The wax is light and holds well while sewing. Many people will still run the thread over their waxing block to give it an extra layer. This is also perfectly fine.
Sizes
We currently stock five thicknesses.
332
0.77mm thread diameter, approximately 133 meters
432
0.63mm thread diameter, approximately 200 meters
532
0.57mm thread diameter, approximately 250 meters
632
0.51mm thread diameter, approximately 285 meters
832
0.43mm thread diameter, approximately 375 meters
Each are presented on large 50 gram spools (hence length varies by thickness).
