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Sewing twines

Sewing twines

Properties:

  • Density: 1.40 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: Does not melt
  • Elongation at Break: Approx. 15%
  • Abrasion Resistance: Medium
  • UV Resistance: Low
  • Water Absorption: Very high

Areas of Use:

  • Seaming thread
  • Decorations
  • Parcel twine

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Description

Seaming yarn is twisted, thin twines made of flax with strong durability and abrasion resistance. Here is a complete description of these twines:

Material and properties: These yarns are made from flax fiber and are twisted with two, three, four or five threads to create a strong and aesthetically pleasing twine. They are known for their durability and ability to maintain shape, making them ideal for various tying projects.

Applications: Seaming yarns have traditionally been used as seizing and whipping thread for various types of seamanship but are now utilized across multiple domains:

  • Seamanship: The natural strength and abrasion resistance of twisted flax yarns have made them highly popular in traditional seamanship, where they are used for seizing ropes, repairing and sewing sails, among other tasks.
  • Elegant decoration: These yarns add an elegant and natural touch to decorations and crafts. They can be used to create beautiful and rustic artworks and macramé.
  • Butcher’s twine: In Germany, seaming yarns are commonly referred to as “Wurstgarn,” loosely translated as “sausage twine,” and are used for tying up sausages and other delicacies in meat counters.
  • Parcel twine: The strength and appearance of flax make these yarns an excellent choice for parcel wrapping. They provide a timeless feel to gift packaging and add extra elegance to gifts.

Advantages: Seaming yarns are thin flax twines that are versatile and durable. Their natural beauty and elegance make them an excellent choice for whipping threads, decorations and parcel twines in a variety of projects and contexts. They are naturally robust, making them suitable for both seizing threads and parcel twines.

Specification

Designation/ ConstructionDiameter [mm]MBL [kp]Weight [g/m]
2-strand1,4140,8
3-strand1,7211,1
4-strand2,0281,5
5-strand2,3352,0

MBL: minimum breaking load. Stated breaking loads apply to new rope.