Fil Au Chinois Thread, Lin Cable Color & Size Card

Fil Au Chinois Lin Cable, Waxed Linen Thread - Color & Size Card

Thickness: 5 thicknesses

Color: 44 colors

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: 44 colors 

Fil Au Chinois Thread Thickness Chart 

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.