Sewing Threads, Tapes & Cords

Linen thread is is much stronger than normal cotton sewing thread and therefore favoured by Bookbinders for stitching signatures / sections together. We offer waxed and un-waxed linen thread – you can use our beeswax bars to add wax if required. Traditionally unbleached linen thread is the preferred material for bookbinding but we also sell coloured linen threads for exposed spine and more decorative bindings.

Tapes and cords are used in bookbinding for sewing signatures / sections of the book together and are sold in varying widths. They can also be used for ribbon ties and other applications. Our tapes are unbleached and unsized. Our Linen Sewing Tape is popular with bookbinders of all levels. Pliester, a woven tape, allows tapes to be frayed and twisted into individual cords which can then be laced on to the boards in the traditional way.