Thread Tables

Thread Table: Linen (3 of 3) Key: DP=Dot Pitch in mm, Cols=Colours, W=weaving, L=lace, K=knitting, E=embroidery, C=craft

Name	Maker/Supplier	DP	Range	Tex	Cols	USP	Other qualities	Problems	Uses	For
Goldschildt 80/3	Goldschildt, lace suppliers in EU and USA	5		70	25	Strong, smooth, stiff	Good stable lace thread	Limited colour palette, availability	Wide range of lace projects	L
Vuorelma Rhodinlanka linen tow 8	Vuorelma, RSD	10	9–11	190 (210)	62	Bright and subtle colours	Strong, versatile	Hairy (can wash first); single thread so retwist	Practical lace of all kinds	W
Barbour 18/3 upholstry	Saddlery	10	10–12	270		Very strong	High twist		Large items	S
Texere C4	Texere	13	11–14	410	33	Thick, coloured	Versatile	Available for limited time	Hangings etc.	W
Rhodinlanka linen tow 4	Vuorelma, RSD	14	13–15	350 (420)	62	As tow 8, but even stronger	Good to add stability to other yarns	As tow 8, will soften in use	Scarves, hangings etc.	W
Texere fine (rug warp)	Texere	15	14–17	510	2	Thick, multi-strand	Very strong and stable	White or cream, smooth or hairy, as available	Hangings etc.	W
Texere medium	Texere	18	17–21	580	2	As above, thicker				W
Texere thick	Texere	22	++	1110	2	As above, thicker still				W
Texere Dublin best twist	Texere	24+	23++	1620	Natural	Strong and thick	Plied	Bulky – find a use for it!	Something outdoors?	W