Famous ZJ#5 0.47-0.50mm Linen Waxed Threads For Handmade Letherwork, Thread For Leather, Sewing Thread

Zj threads was specially designed for manual leathercrafting. You will love to work with!

This is a twisted, natural, linen waxed thread for leather. It is abrasion resistant, smooth, fairly pliable, easy to fit into stitches and suitable for high-quality leather products.

The weaving of the thread is almost invisible to the eye. The thread has a monolith appearance, like a fishing line.

With proper sewing with a saddle stitch, the stitches fit evenly and uniformly into the holes.

Features and advantages of linen thread:

- does not melt and has high type of resilience

- the stretching of linen thread is almost zero

- linen threads have high strength, which increases when wet

- good UV resistance and high moisture absorption

- a natural product that is used in the manufacture of traditional and original products, providing an aesthetic appearance

- linen thread wears out at the same speed as other natural materials

- this is a natural fiber, it does not melt and does not swell when wet

- low tensile strength at break

- knots hold better than on synthetic threads

All available sizes:

#0 (0,32 – 0,35 mm)
#8 (0,38 – 0,40 mm)
#6 (0,42 – 0,45 mm)
#5 (0,47 – 0,50 mm)

The reel of #5 is about 95 m