100% natural waxed linen thread for traditional hand sewing, leathercraft, saddle stitching and bookbinding.
MEISI Original is the first linen thread range developed by MEISI and remains a popular choice for makers who prefer the character, control and appearance of a traditional waxed linen hand-sewing thread.
Made from 100% natural flax linen, MEISI Original has a smooth, twisted and round construction with a waxed finish designed for comfortable hand stitching.
Unlike MEISI Super Fine, which is suitable for both hand sewing and selected machine-sewing applications, MEISI Original is intended primarily for hand sewing.
It is widely suited to leathercraft, saddle stitching, bookbinding and other traditional hand-sewn work, with six thread thicknesses available from a very fine 0.35 mm up to a substantial 0.90 mm.
Its round, 3-ply twisted construction helps the thread pass smoothly through pre-punched or pierced holes, while the waxed surface assists with handling during repeated hand stitching. The thread is designed to resist deformation and stretching and to minimise unwanted surface fuzzing during sewing. It is produced using environmentally conscious dyes designed to resist UV exposure and colour fading.
The MEISI spool features a practical click-lock design, allowing the loose end of the thread to be secured neatly after use. This helps prevent the thread from unwinding or becoming tangled during storage.
MEISI Original is also particularly popular with our professional and independent bookbinding customers.
Suitable Applications
- Bookbinding
- Wallets and card holders
- Watch straps
- Handbags and leather cases
- Belts and straps
- Footwear
- Saddlery
- Trunks
- Small leather goods
- Luxury handmade leatherwork
Six Thread Thicknesses
MEISI Original is available in six diameters:
- M30 – approximately 0.35 mm
- M40 – approximately 0.45 mm
- M50 – approximately 0.55 mm
- M60 – approximately 0.65 mm
- M70 – approximately 0.75 mm
- M90 – approximately 0.90 mm
The four regular thicknesses - M30, M40, M50 and M60 - are available across the main 73-colour MEISI Original range.
The heavier M70 and M90 threads are available in a more limited selection of basic colours and are particularly useful where a thicker, more visually prominent linen thread is required.
MEISI Original | BROWNS includes:
| MS002 | COFFEE |
| MS003 | BROWN |
| MS004 | CARAMEL |
| MS036 | ELEPHANT GREY |
| MS056 | CAMEL |
| MS063 | MOCHA |
MEISI Original Waxed Linen Thread | BROWNS
10 Spools or more - 10% off
Product Specifications
Diametre (approx.) Length (metre/spool) M90 (0.90mm) 25 M70 (0.75mm) 30 M60 (0.65mm) 50 M50 (0.55mm) 80 M40 (0.45mm) 90 M30 (0.35mm) 150 Available in 6 different thicknesses and 73 different varieties of colours.
* The colour may be slightly different from the actual product.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: MEISI
- Collection: Original
- Thread type: Waxed linen hand-sewing thread
- Material: 100% natural flax linen
- Construction: Twisted, round thread
- Use: Primarily hand sewing
- Regular sizes: M30 (0.35 mm), M40 (0.45 mm), M50 (0.55 mm), M60 (0.65 mm)
- Heavy sizes: M70 (0.75 mm), M90 (0.90 mm)
- Regular colour range: 73 colours
- M70 & M90 colours: Limited selection
- Suitable for: Leathercraft, saddle stitching, bookbinding and traditional hand-sewn craft
Certification
Test Passed: SGS; RoHS; EN71-3
Tensile Stretch: 5.45/10.2/11.8/17 lbf
Colour Fastness: 4.5/5 Marks
Continuously evolving and Made in China
Pro Atelier Plus Exclusive Packaging
MEISI Original supplied by Pro Atelier Plus is presented in our exclusive illustrated packaging, specially commissioned from an independent illustrator for our MEISI Original collection.
Created to give the thread a distinctive and artistic presentation, our packaging is designed to complement the quality and extensive colour range of MEISI Super Fine while making each spool particularly attractive for gifting, display and personal collections.
The thread itself is genuine MEISI Original and is unchanged from the manufacturer's original product.