Linen Thread NeL 50/4 for Bobbin Lace & Handcrafts - 100% Linen, 50m

Discover the Charm of NeL 50/4 Linen Thread

Linen offers crafters a unique tactile experience that cotton and synthetics can't match. It provides a pleasant resistance when worked, holds stitch shapes beautifully, and lends finished lace or seams a natural, subtle sheen that deepens with every wash. The NeL 50/4 thread is spun fourfold from 100% premium linen, ensuring it glides smoothly over bobbins during lacemaking and doesn't dig into fingers during hand sewing. The result of your work – whether it's delicate lace, a sturdy seam on a canvas bag, or a securely attached button – will endure for decades.

Barkonie s.r.o., the manufacturer, is a traditional Czech linen processor. This thread undergoes a finishing treatment that softens it without compromising its characteristic strength. A colour chart featuring 94 shades, from natural raw to richly dyed tones perfect for seasonal projects, is available for download with each spool.

Technical Specifications & Care

• Composition: 100% Linen
• Fineness: NeL 50/4 – Tex 33 × 4 (equivalent to Nm 30/4)
• Length: 50 m
• Number of Colours: 94
• Strength & Elasticity: Low stretch ensures seams and lace patterns maintain precise shapes
• Sheen: Natural, subtle – intensifies after the first wash
• Durability: Higher resistance to heat, light, and abrasion than cotton of comparable thickness
• Manufacturer: Barkonie s.r.o. (Czech Republic)

Recommended Care:

• Washing: Up to 60 °C, soap-based detergents
• Bleaching: No
• Tumble Drying: No
• Ironing: Highest setting
• Dry Cleaning: No

Unsure which thread weight is right for your project? Email us at roman@jimot.cz – we're happy to help you choose.

Confused by thread numbering? Read our article on TEX and Nm designations.