Thanks to its long, durable fibers, flax linen cord has been used for centuries as a strong and flexible sewing support. Manufactured by Motilal Dulichand Ltd. in India, this 100% flax linen cord is available in three plies depending on the amount of support you need. Sold in 250-gram (~0.5-pound) spools. Compare with C&D and Garniture flax linen cord.   

Available in three plies (listed from thickest to thinnest): 8/8, 8/6, 8/4 

If you’re curious to know more about number system used to describe thread and cord sizes, check out this post by book conservator and toolmaker Jeff Peachey.    

Photo: Detail of sewing sections of Antique 102 Hahnemuhle Ingres Paper on raised bands with 18/3 Colophon’s Best Linen Thread (Natural). Photo and sewing by Brien Beidler.