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Waxed Cotton Cord
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Premium Japanese Waxed Cotton

Good Quality Indian Waxed Cotton

Waxed cotton cord is a leather cord substitute.  Waxed cotton is a cloth covering over a clear nylon line. Waxed cotton is much stronger than leather, and some say lasts longer than leather.  It is great for use with pendants.  The 'color-fast cord' colors will not run.

NOTE: There is a lot of variation in the actual thicknesses of these cords. Expect some deviation from the size as labeled. There will be variation from spool to spool, as well as along the lengths of these cords. The thickness will also be affected by the level of humidity in the air.

We carry premium waxed cotton made in Japan in 2mm. [The manufacturer until recently (2009) had listed the diameter of this product as "1mm", but it's definitely 2mm.] It is more durable than the Indian, but stiffer.

We also carry a good quality waxed cotton made in India in .5mm and 1mm. This cord is duller and a bit greasier than the Japanese material, but still a good product. It is softer and less stiff than the Japanese. There will be some color variation from spool to spool. The diameters on these cords will be .5-1mm and 1mm-1.5mm.

Also,
CORDS AND RIBBONS WITH CLASPS ATTACHED
Standard lengths, attached clasps, leather,suede lace, satin cord (rat tail), rubber, organza ribbon, waxed cotton.  

Read about Tying Slip Knots in Leather and Other Thick Cords

See our Miscellaneous Findings section for various clasps, ends and connectors, including crimp ends, end caps, adjustable end caps, chain and cord ends, coil ends.

See our Clasps sections for clasps useful with thicker cords.

Adjustable End Caps For Thick Cords

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SIZE CHART

COLOR CHART FOR Premium Japanese Waxed Cotton
Not all colors are available.

olive	black	brown	chocolate (not available)
purple	dark blue (not available)	medium blue	red
garnet	rust	off white	dark pink (not available)
white	turquoise (not available)	grey	sea green (not available)
pink (not available)	mauve	beige	gold (was amber)

COLOR CHART FOR Good Quality Indian Waxed Cotton
Not all colors are available

off white	black	tan
beige	grey	olive
brown

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