For micro-macrame, simple or complex beading projects, bead crochet, cordmaking, kumuhimo braiding, half-hitching, Cavandoli tapestry knotting... This nylon #18 thread was originally designed for hand stitching for the upholstery industry. Mastex has been around for a long time. Their older 'vintage' stock (2005) is still on the large black plastic cones and supply is very limited. Their newly released stock/thread is on cardboard spools similar to Conso and the color are very faithful to their color card if you have one/color. Since no color card is available, actual samples are available. Currently Mastex is out of stock of many colors with no date set for new supplies to arrive.

Personal Note :: I have used this thread for many years and I am so glad it is available again. Its new revival is a bit different than the older stock 'vintage 2005' Mastex, it is similar to the Robinson thread for anyone who worked with that brand when it was in production. It is very pliable, soft and shiny. It has a incredibly even twist and a very soft hand. The new thread is thinner than some of the other brands so more knots per square inches, but a finer finished product. The color range is limited. It can be used in combination with any of the other brands: C-Lon Bead Cord, Beadsmith and Conso nylon #18. It is truly a pleasure to have true 'Mastex professional quality' thread back in my studio as it is great thread for the professional micro-knotters!

24 colors available
Approximately 165 yards on each cone/spool. A bonded twisted multi-filament thread. Thread diameter is about 0.5mm.
Made in the U.S.A.