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"Fine-cord"
(As seen on cameras, mobile phones etc). Approx 0.5mm (GBP per reel)
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This ultra fine polyester cord is used on mobile phones, cameras and the likes. It is supplied on 300m reels in:
Black, White, Red, Brown, Emerald Green, Royal Blue and Navy Blue. Now available in Silver Grey, not shown above.
1 to 4 reels (GBP per reel) |
5 to 9 reels
(GBP per reel) |
10+ |
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All colours |
26.47 per reel |
20.06 per reel |
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Product code= CORD/FR1546-16B+ "colour"+"quantity"
(minimum
order 1x300m reel then multiples of 300m per colour).
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pounds sterling.
Swing Ticket /
Hanging label cord Approx 0.5mm (GBP per Kg)
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This "old fashioned"
Cotton-Viscose
swing ticket cord is available in 11 shades including black & white.
It has an approximate yield of 5075m per Kg and is presented on approx either
500 (approx 2530m) or 700g (approx 3550m) cones, dependant on current
production.
.5g to 3.5Kgs |
4.2Kgs to 10.6Kgs |
10.7Kg+ |
| 24.58 | 18.35 | P. O. A. |
Product code= TKTCORD + COLOUR + WEIGHT " (minimum
order 700g, then multiples thereof).
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1.5mm cord rat-tail cord (GBP per 100m)
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| Black & Ivory or Gold | 100m | 200m to 900m | 1000m+ |
| 1.5mm | 12.50 per 100m | 9.60 per 100m | 8.06 per 100m |
This item is commonly referred to as narrow Rat-tail cord. Please also see 2mm below
Product code =
CORD8692-1.5V+"colour"+"quantity" (minimum order 100m per colour).
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1.5mm(approx) Narrow polypropylene cord (GBP per reel).

| Approx cord size | 1 to 9 reels | 10+ reels |
| 1.5mm x 250m | 10.15 | 9.62 |
Ideal for Austrian & festoon blinds or where a strong, fine & low cost item is required.
Product code =
CORDFES + "quantity"
(minimum one reel)
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Festoon
blind tape
Twisted Rayon cord (GBP per 100m)
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| Nominal thickness | Approx. reel size | (GBP per 100m) |
| 1.5mm | 800m | 7.85 |
| 2mm | 660m | 9.84 |
| 2.25mm | 500m | 14.13 |
| 2.5mm | 400m | 17.66 |
| 3mm | 263m | 25.11 |
| 4.5mm | 131m | 32.42 |
| 6mm | 73m | 39.12 |
This cord is generally used in the case, calendar & packaging manufacturing industries.
Generally available to order in each size in the 33 shades above.
Product code= CORDTWRAY+"colour"+"quantity" (minimum
one reel per colour)
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Russia Braid (GBP per 100m on 250m reels)
| 1 to 3 reels | 4+ |
| 11.93 | 10.73 |
Stock colours: Ivory only
(Other colours available to order : minimum quantities & lead
time may apply, please call)
Product code = CORDRUSBRD+metres (minimum 1 x 250m reel)
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2mm(approx) Braided Nylon Cord (GBP per 200m reel)
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| 1 to 4 reels | 5 to 19 | 20 to 29 |
| 24.09 | 21.68 | 16.87 |
Product code =
CORD4A-2MM+"quantity"
(minimum 1 x 200m reel then increments of 200m).
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2mm(2.5mm)cord (GBP per 100m)
This item is commonly referred to as 2mm or 2.5mm Rat-tail cord
(Also see next item for budget version available in Black, Ivory & Gold only)
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(Also see next item for budget version available in Black, Ivory & Gold only)
| White & Ivory | 100m to 400m (reels) | 500m to 900m (reels) | 1000m+(reels) |
| 2mm | 16.68 per 100m | 14.16 per 100m | 13.35 per 100m |
| Metallic gold | 50m to 150m (50m boards) | 800 - 200m(200m reels) | 1000m + (200m reels) |
| 2mm | 19.97 per board | 68.80 per 200m reel | 48.19 per 200m reel |
This braided
cord is ex-stock in Metallic gold, Black, white & ivory.
It can also be
supplied to order in the following colours; Please see pattern card above, also budget item below)
Product code =
CORD86922MM+"colour"+"quantity"
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2mm(2.5mm)cord Budget version (GBP per 100m)
This item is commonly referred to as 2mm or 2.5mm Rat-tail cord. Please also see 1.5 above
Product code =
CORD86922V+"colour"+"quantity"(minimum 100m per colour)
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2.5mm(Approx)
braided 100% polyester cord (GBP
per Reel)
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This item is used for light/electrical switch pull cord. It is available from stock in Fluorescent Orange & Red.
Other colours can be supplied to made to order with just a 2500m minimum.
Product code= CORDFR102/16B+"Colour"+Quantity
(minimum 1 x 250m reel)
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Special smooth 2.5mm(Approx)
cord (GBP
per Reel)
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General description:This item has a central "filler-cord" and a braided polypropylene outer
Smooth, Multi-use cord.
Stock colours:Natural/white or Black & Red.
Product code= CORDR84-1545/16(polypropylene)
(minimum 1 x 250m reel)
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2.5mm(approx.diam.) Knitted Polyester cord (GBP per 250m reel)(General description: 100% polyester
knitted cord,
Multi-use, often used as anorak cord etc.)
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Nat/Wht | Colours |
| 1 to 9 reels | 7.41 | 11.12 |
| 10+ reels | 6.88 | 10.04 |
Stock colours: Natural/
White, Black, Chocolate Brown, Red, Royal & Grey.
Product code:
CORDVKPC+colour+metres
(minimum 1 x 250m reel) Colours can be combined to claim bulk
discount)
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3mm(approx.) Lacing cord (GBP per reel))
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(General description:
Multi-fiber, Shiny, Multi-use,
often used as lacing cord on bridal gowns, corsets etc.
Picture is for illustration only some variants of this cord are twisted)
| 1 to 9 reels x 20m reels (Heat-sealable, high-lustre polypropylene twisted cord |
10+ 20m reels (Heat-sealable, high-lustre polypropylene twisted cord)) |
| 4.66 / reel | 4.43 / reel |
| Above is available in heat-sealable Old Gold on 20m reels | |
| 1 to 9 x 20m reels (Rayon/Multi-fibre twisted cord) |
10+ 20m reels (Rayon/Multi-fibre twisted cord) |
| 4.66 | 4.43 |
| Above is available in Multi-fibre Ivory on 20m reels | |
| 1 to 9 x 50m reels (Rayon/Multi-fibre braided cord) |
10+ 50m reels (Rayon/Multi-fibre braided cord) |
| 9.91 | 9.58 |
Stock colours: Black, White, Ivory or Old Gold
(Other colours available to
order : minimum quantities & lead time may apply)
Product code: CORDLC1+colour+metres
(minimum 1 x 50m reel Colours can be combined to
claim bulk discount)
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4mm(approx.) polyester / acrylic cord (GBP per 300m reel )
General
description:
Poly/acrylic cord, Multi-use, often used as anorak cord etc.
More
substantial than VKPC)
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1 to 3 reels | 4+ reels |
| White & Colours | 28.27 | 24.20 |
| Multi's & Fluo's | 43.78 | 39.72 |
| Special make | 5 reels (minimum) | |
| All colours, Multi's & Fluo's | 46.97 | |
Stock colours: Natural,
White, Black,Chocolate Brown, Navy, Red, Royal & Multi fluorescents.
(Other colours available to order : minimum quantities may apply)
Product code: CORDVAC4+colour+metres
Minimum stock/standard shades 1 x 300m reel, Special make colours just 5 x 300m(1500m)
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4mm(approx.)
Special "High Lustre" Nylon braided cord
(GBP per 300m reel )
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Heat sealable nylon
Product code = CORDSPECNYLLC+"quantity"
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4mm(approx.) Polypropylene cord
(GBP per 150m reel )
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1 to 4 reels | 5+ reels |
| 150m reel | 22.90 | 19.59 |
Heat sealable: Available from stock in Black, Natural/White, Red, Navy Blue, Bottle Green & Royal Blue (Sold on 150m reels)
(Other colours available to order, minimums may apply)
Product code = CORDB423B+"colour"+"quantity"
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4mm(approx.) flanged piping cord with 5mm flange (GBP per reel)
Product code =
CORD4346FLDGPIP+"colour"+"quantity"
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5mm High-Luster
Candy-Twist cord
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This high-luster
candy twist cord is ex-stock in natural-white & cream. It can be used on
many shades of fabric.
This item can
also be supplied to order in the following colours:
Red, Turquoise, Orange, Fuchsia, Royal Blue, Bottle Green, Mid Gray, Bright
Yellow, Light Gold, Emerald, & Tan
Product code =
CORD89215MM+"colour"+"quantity"
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Knitted "tubular" polyester cord, 6mm (GBP per 100m reel)
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1 - 4 reels | 5+ reels |
| 100m reel | 15.10 | 10.12 |
Heat sealable polyester: Available from stock in Black, White (Sold on 100m reels)
(Other colours are available to order, minimums may apply)
Product code = CORDB281-8B002+"colour"+"quantity"
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1 to 5 reels | 6+ reels |
| 22.73 | 17.93 |
Stock colours:
Optical White, Black, Red, Navy, Royal.
(Other colours available to order : minimum quantities & lead time may apply)
Product code:
CORDSOFT9+colour+metre
( minimum 1 x 150m reel; Colours can be combined to claim bulk
discount )
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sterling
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Pure Cotton piping cords (GBP per reel)
White
(bleached)
| Article | Approx diameter |
Reel Size | GBP per reel |
| 00 | 2mm | 200m | 8.97 |
| 1 | 2.75mm | 150m | 10.41 |
| 2 | 3mm | 100m | 13.19 |
| 3 | 3.6mm | 132m | 13.73 |
| 4 | 4.1mm | 132m | 13.46 |
| 5 | 5.25mm | 30m | 6.42 |
| 6 | 6mm | 25m | 10.85 |
Product code
CORDWPC+size+colour+metres (minimum 1 reel)
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Pure "unbleached" 100% cotton cord (GBP per reel)
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| Size | 1 to 4 reels | 5 to 19 reels | 20+ reels |
| 3mm | 9.61 per 100m reel | 7.81 per 100m reel | 6.75 per 100m |
| 4mm | 10.41 per 100m reel | 8.88 per 100m reel | 7.83 per 100m reel |
| 6mm | 12.32 per 100m reel | 10.24 per 100m reel | 9.47 per 100m reel |
| 8mm | 16.90 per 100m reel | 15.52 per 100m reel | 14.747 per 100m reel |
| 12mm Jumbo cord | |||
| As picture below | 11.47 per 25m reel | 9.99 per 25m reel | 8.70 per 25m reel |

Product code= CORDPIPUNBLD+size+quantity (minimum
1 reel)
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Plastic piping (GBP per coil)
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- 2000m (GBP per 100m)) |
2000m+ (GBP per 100m |
| 18mm (3mm+6mmx2) | 14.37 | 12.10 |
This plastic piping is
put-up on 100m reels & splits to provide 2 meters per metre.
Once split it provides a 3mm piping with a 6mm flange.
It is available in Black, White, Red, Yellow, Navy, Green & Brown.
Product code= PLASPIP + "COLOUR" + "QUANTITY" (minimum
order 100m, then multiples thereof).
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Jumbo piping (GBP per reel/coil)
This soft
cord is cased with either viscose or cotton. It is available in white. The
minimum is 3 reels / coils per article.
Product code = JUMCORD +
"Item" + " Quantity "(minimum 3 reels or
coils).
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Tassels
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Rayon Bookmark Tassels (GBP per 100)
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These beautifully presented bright rayon bookmark tassels have a 100mm long loop with approx 40mm tassel.
They are packed in 100's and generally available from stock in the following comprehensive colour range.
Black, Bright White, Natural, Ivory, Light Blue, Light Pink, Emerald Green, Bottle Green Dark Brown,
Magenta, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Red, Old Gold and Silver Grey
Other colours can be supplied, minimum orders & lead times may apply. Please call for details.
Product
code= TASSELBKMRK+"COL"+"QUANTITY"
(minimum order 100 tassels per colour, then multiples of 100 per colour)
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Rayon Menu / Folder Tassels
These items are usually used on orders of service, menus and folders.
Twisted rayon cord
looped tassels and clear plastic adjusting slider.
All four qualities can be supplied with an optional gold or silver bead at a £5.00 per 100 surcharge.
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Premium :::: Standard :::: Economy:::: Budget
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A5 (GBP per 100) |
| 100 pcs | 66.36 per 100 |
| 200pcs - 1000 pcs | 48.42 per 100 |
Upgrade this item with an optional gold or silver bead slider at just £5.00 per 100 surcharge, see below for picture
It is offered to the bulk purchaser in either Gold, Silver, Navy Blue, Wine, Emerald Green & Champange.
Product code=
CORDTWRAYTASPREM+gold+A5+"quantity"
(minimum 100pcs, then multiples of 100pcs)
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A5 (GBP per 100) |
A4 (GBP per 100) |
| 100 - 900 pcs | 60.95 | 62.99 | |
| 1000 - 4900 | 53.96 | 58.52 | |
| 5000+ | 48.03 | 51.13 |
Upgrade this item with an optional gold or silver bead slider at just £5.00 per 100 surcharge, see below for picture
Generally available in 14
shades
Pink, Black, Pale Yellow, Royal Blue, Natural/Beige, Emerald, Silver,
Wine,
Pale Blue, Navy Blue, Red, White Brown & Old Gold
This item can also be made in the full 34 shade colour range. Minimums &
lead times will apply
Product code= CORDTWRAYTAS+colour"+"A4
or A5"+"quantity"
(minimum 100pcs, then multiples of 100pcs)
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Economy:
Inexpensive, A5 tassel.
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A5 (GBP per 100) |
| 100 pcs | 33.00 per 100 |
| 200pcs - 1000 pcs | 30.00 per 100 |
Upgrade this item with an optional gold or silver bead slider at just £5.00 per 100 surcharge, see below for picture
It is offered to the bulk purchaser in either Gold, Silver, Navy Blue & Champange.
Product code=
CORDTWRAYTASECON+gold+A5+"quantity"
(minimum 100pcs, then multiples of 100pcs)
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Budget:
Twisted rayon cord loop with knotted tassels and clear plastic adjusting slider(Gold or Silver slider options also available, see below).
Upgrade this item with an optional gold or silver bead slider at just £5.00 per 100 surcharge, see below for picture
This
budget item
is normally available from stock for A5 items in Old Gold, Wine, Black, Ivory, Champange & Navy.
A4 size & other colours in this economy tassel are available to order, minimum 3000pcs & 6 week lead
time apply.
Product
code= CORDTWRAYBTASECON+colour"+ A5+"quantity"
(minimum 25pcs, as above, then multiples of 25pcs)
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