Sajou Fil au Gant No. 120 | Waxed Gloving Thread 150 m, 32 Colours

Description and Details

Sajou Fil au Chinois No.120 Fil au Gant is a specialist waxed gloving thread with a heritage reputation for strength and control. It is a 2 ply waxed cotton thread, originally used for sewing gloves, and it remains an excellent choice when you need a thread that pulls cleanly through fabric and holds a crisp stitch line. 

This thread is particularly well suited to appliqué, tambour beading and patchwork, and it also performs brilliantly for general hand sewing projects where durability matters. The listing notes that it gives a nice strong thread for all kinds of sewing, with a beautiful sheen and a finish that will not fluff or spoil during use. 

As with all Fil au Chinois threads, the gloving thread is lightly waxed through a traditional process. The thread is passed through a bath of starch and beeswax before twisting. Because the wax does not sit on the surface, there is no stickiness, while the thread remains resistant to fraying and retains that refined sheen. 

Each spool contains 150 metres, making it a practical option for stitch heavy work such as beading, appliqué edges, and repeated seams. The page also notes that the spools are classed as small parcels by Royal Mail due to their size. 

Materials Details: Waxed cotton thread (2 ply), lightly waxed using starch and beeswax process.