The new heavyweight C-Lon® Tex 400 Bead Cord is the latest addition to the C-Lon family as of May 2008. As its siblings, the C-Lon Bead Cord (standard weight cord) and the C-Lon Micro Cord (fine cord), it is a bonded 3 ply twisted multi-filament thread with diameter of 0.9mm (just a breath under 1mm with my calipers). A 75 lb breaking strength should guarantee long-lasting creations for micro macrame, stringing beads and other techniques such as bead crochet, finger weaving, kumihimo, tatting as well as many other uses where a strong bonded nylon is required. The C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord fits through most 4mm gemstone beads, Miyuki 8/0s once with a self needle and it passes easily twice through Miyuki 6/0s (click on image for close-up). Made in the USA. 16 colors.

Personal Note :: Many times I have wished for a cord heavier than the Nylon #18 and C-Lon Bead Cord. Until now I often made my own cords, an extra step, when needing a thicker cord. The C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord will provide us the designers with new design possibilities. It knots very well between beads when stringing and for micro macrame. The thread is gorgeous by itself; it has a beautiful sheen and the 16 colors matching the other C-Lon cords are a great start!