Check the listing for details. Waxed Sail Twine / Whipping & Sewing Thread - 1/4 pound bulk spool BLUE. Color: Blue, Condition: New. Listed at 11.95 USD. 1/4 Pound Bulk SpoolAvailable in 6 Colors This listing is for BLUE Please check our other listings for more colorsOur Flat Sail Twine is pre-waxed, which makes it ideal for sail repairs plus all kinds of handsewing, rigging and leather projects aboard the ship. Also works great for whipping, seizing and/or color coding lines! SPECS:UV Stable - Waxed PolyesterFlat Construction x .039 in wideBulk Spool 1/4 lb x 280 yards ea.COMMENTS: The wax serves as a lubricant for reducing friction, especially when sewing heavier materials like sailcloth, canvas, leather, rope, etc. Wax also has a sealing effect on the holes after the stitch has been completed.For sailmaking and structural sewing, we often prefer a contrasting thread color, which makes it easier to visually inspect the stitching at a glance (...or notice a small problem before it becomes a big one!). For example, white stitches on white sailcloth can be nearly invisible in bright sunlight, whereas blue, red or gold stitches will be more easily observable, even from a distance. GET IT FAST! We are a full time rigging shop, proudly located in the USA with a 5-Star Customer Service Rating. This item ships quickly and directly from our supply room. For more colors, and for lots of other high quality, hard-to-find sailing gear please check our other listings, and......thanks for your business!