Fil Au Chinois Lin Cable, Waxed Linen Thread, Beige (185)

Fil Au Chinois Lin Cable, Waxed Linen Thread – 100% Corded Waxed Linen – Beige

Imported from France, Lin Cable is twisted linen that is assembled a second time, moistened, lightly waxed, and re-twisted. This moistening prevents the linen fibers from distorting. Cabling increases the resistance, giving a nicely rounded thread generally used for hand sewing luxury leather and canvas goods.

Length & Thickness : 

• 832: 0.43mm thread diameter = 375 meter spool (410 yards)
• 632: 0.51mm thread diameter = 285 meter spool (312 yards)
• 532: 0.57mm thread diameter = 250 meter spool (274 yards)
• 432: 0.63mm thread diameter = 200 meter spool (218 yards)
• 332: 0.77mm thread diameter = 133 meter spool (145 yards) 

Color: Beige

Fil Au Chinois Thread Thickness Chart 

Thickness	Weight	Rec. Harness Needle	Rec. Glovers Needle
0.43mm – (.017″)	832 – ultra light weight	517-2 – Click here	518-2 – Click here
0.51mm – (.020″)	632 – light weight	517-2 – Click here	518-2 – Click here
0.57mm – (.022″)	532 – medium weight	517-2 – Click here	518-2 – Click here
0.63mm – (.025″)	432 – heavy weight	517-2 – Click here	518-2 – Click here
0.77mm – (.030″)	332 – ultra heavy weight	517-0 – Click here	518-0 – Click here

 

Harness Needles vs. Glovers Needles

• Harness needles have a rounded tip. More often used on leather where holes are pre-made with pricking irons or punches.
• Glovers needles have a sharpened tip. More often used with canvas or fabric where pre-made holes are not needed. Can be used on leather but will take more force to pierce through the leather.