Cotton String or Cotton Twine is manufactured using natural cotton yarn. Cotton string is used extensively in the stationery and packaging industries. However there are many other uses including tobacco farming (see also Tobacco Twines), furniture piping, handicrafts and toys. See also the newly added 4.0mm Single Twist specification which is particularly popular with macramé enthusiasts. Also popular for use with macramé are our Macramé Cotton Colours, Cotton Flat Braids, Cotton 3-Strand Ropes, Jute Flat Braids, Cotton Sash Cords and Cotton Solid Braids.
Characteristics:
- natural cotton yarn
- Twisted twine
- 1.0mm to 5.0mmm diameters
Popular uses:
- Stationery
- Packaging
- Handicrafts
- Upholstery
- Toys
- Macramé
Grade | Diam. (mm) | Break Strength (kgf) | Meters per kg | Grams | Meters | Minimum pack size | Box quantity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
104 | 1.0 | 10.9 | 1170 | 50 | 58 | 10 | 200 |
104 | 1.0 | 10.9 | 1170 | 100 | 117 | 10 | 100 |
104 | 1.0 | 10.9 | 1170 | 500 | 585 | 10 | 40 |
302 | 1.5 | 16.8 | 750 | 500 | 375 | 10 | 40 |
304 | 2.0 | 35 | 330 | 100 | 33 | 10 | 100 |
304 | 2.0 | 35 | 330 | 500 | 165 | 10 | 40 |
306 | 3.0 | 46 | 225 | 500 | 112 | 10 | 40 |
306 | 3.0 | 46 | 225 | 1kg | 225 | 10 | 40 |
306 | 3.0 | 46 | 225 | 4kg | 900 | 3 | N/A |
309 | 4.0 | 90 | 130 | 500 | 65 | 10 | 40 |
309 | 4.0 | 90 | 130 | 1kg | 130 | 10 | 40 |
309 | 4.0 | 90 | 130 | 4kg | 520 | 3 | N/A |
312 | 5.0 | 100 | 104 | 500 | 52 | 10 | 40 |
312 | 5.0 | 100 | 104 | 1kg | 104 | 10 | 40 |
312 | 5.0 | 100 | 104 | 4kg | 416 | 3 | N/A |
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