French Linen Thread

DescriptionOur finest unbleached linen thread suitable for bookbinding, conservation, and other sewing applications where an exceptionally strong natural fiber thread is required. Imported from France, and stocked in the widest range of thicknesses available. All threads are three ply, sold in 50gm spools.The numbers below indicate the thickness of the thread, the lightest in weight being the 150. The Linen Thread we sell is polished, which means there has been a small amount of wax added to the product during the spinning process. This gives the thread strength, body, and a beautiful sheen. True "waxed" thread is not desirable for bookbinding as it has too much wax and feels almost sticky to the touch. In warm weather the wax will even melt and stain paper. Our polished thread is the ideal type of linen thread for bookbinding.If you would like to wax your own thread, we recommend using our beeswax in holder.

Linen thread is the most famous of the Fil Au Chinois products. It can be used for solid stitching and is ideal for threading pearls, binding, etc.

French Waxed Linen Thread Capsules-Fil Au Chinois

Antique Threads – FRENCH GENERAL

Violet Linen French White N Black Dots Pattern, Luxury 200 Thread

Waxed Linen Thread

Wired linen

Waxed Linen Thread 832 0.43mm, Sajou Fil Au Chinois lin Cable Made

Thread Options for Your Custom Strap

Green's Books on X: Two examples from the endbands workshop I

Polycotton Thread: White

Fil au Chinois 🇫🇷 - Lin Cable Waxed Linen Thread (Size 332