Last year Mastex went out of business to the dismay of many designers including myself who have been using Mastex Nylon #18. Out of the ashes of Mastex, a new company, D & E Thread is born. Their nylon #18 is manufactured by the same factory who made the Mastex thread released post 2005, so it is the same exact thread. Originally designed for hand stitching for the upholstery industry and produced by Mastex, this thread has less bond than the other brands, so it is more pliable and has a softer hand, making this thread desirable for many applications such as micro-macrame, simple or complex beading projects, bead crochet, cordmaking, kumuhimo braiding, half-hitching, Cavandoli tapestry knotting...

Personal Note :: I have been buying and using this thread for many years. I was very upset when this thread was discontinued. This latest revival is welcome news. The D & E Nylon #18 is manufactured by the same factory who made the Mastex thread released post 2005, so it is the exact same thread. It is very pliable and twisted a bit tighter than the other brand. It has an even twist and a soft hand. The color range is limited. It can be used in combination with any of the other brands: C-Lon Bead Cord, Tuff Bead Cord Size 5, Beadsmith and Conso Nylon #18. So for now it is available again, hopefully for a long time to come. I have been advised that availability may not be steady, by that I conclude that the inventory kept at the factory will be low, so order accordingly. Ah the topsy turvey world of thread...

165 yd - 150 m - 2 oz - Thread Ø 0.5mm - Z Twist - Made in the USA - 12 spools max. for Flat Rate Mail envelopes