Description and Details
This Fil au Chinois No. 40 boxed set is a dream for anyone who works with fine, strong linen thread. You receive twelve vintage style capsules in a coordinated vintage tones assortment, each containing 50 metres of twisted and lightly waxed linen. Having the full set on hand makes colour matching effortless, whether you are restoring a book, stitching leather, or choosing a thread that disappears neatly into heavy fabric seams.
Fil au Chinois No. 40 is a traditional 3 ply “lin retors” thread with a Z twist and a diameter of about 0.45 mm. The light waxing gives it grip, reduces fraying, and helps it glide through dense materials. This size is especially loved for miniature and fine bookbinding, headbanding, jewellery and bead work, and refined leatherwork where you want strength without bulk. It is also excellent for buttonholes, snaps, repairs, and stitching heavier textiles.
The Fil au Chinois brand is one of the most respected historic French thread makers, still produced in northern France. The thread is known for consistent thickness, reliable twist, and outstanding durability, which is why it has been used for everything from sailmaking to couture finishing. In capsule form it stays clean, tidy, and portable, ideal for travel kits or workshops.
If you are serious about heritage crafts, this box is a practical investment. It gives you a ready palette of classic tones and enough yardage in each colour to complete multiple bindings or sewing projects with confidence.
