Rope, twine, wire

TWINE SAIL WAXED 1/4 LB LB TUBES

Our Flat Sail Twine is pre-waxed, which makes it ideal for sail repairs plus all kinds of handsewing, rigging and leather projects aboard the ship. Also works great for whipping, seizing and/or color coding lines!

SPECS:

UV Stable – Waxed Polyester
Flat Construction x .039 in wide
Bulk Spool 1/4 lb x 280 yards ea.

COMMENTS: The wax serves as a lubricant for reducing friction, especially when sewing heavier materials like sailcloth, canvas, leather, rope, etc. Wax also has a sealing effect on the holes after the stitch has been completed.

For sailmaking and structural sewing, we often prefer a contrasting thread color, which makes it easier to visually inspect the stitching at a glance (…or notice a small problem before it becomes a big one!). For example, white stitches on white sailcloth can be nearly invisible in bright sunlight, whereas blue, red or gold stitches will be more easily observable, even from a distance.