Prior to mercerizing of cotton thread in the 19th century, linen thread was the most common thread used. Used on linen, wool and sometimes for construction on silks and blends, it could be bought in a variety of weights and qualities depending on the end purpose. All of our 100% European linen threads are wet-spun, line flax which gives them a high level of durability.
- This weight of thread is finer then the 35/2 and well suited to finer linens, wools, and blends.
- This weight works well as a general hand sewing thread.
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457 meters/1500 feet on a spool.
