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Cotton braided cord, 5 mm

Cotton braided cord, 5 mm: construction, weight per metre, how it handles and what it is for.

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Material
cotton
Construction
braided
Diameter (mm)
5 mm
Weight (g/m)Typical weight per metre; makers vary by about 15%
12 g/m
Stretch
low
Combs into fringeWhether the cut ends can be unravelled and brushed into a soft fringe
false
Best for
Plant hangers that will be outdoors under cover, market bags, dog leads.
Notes
Smoother and firmer than 3-ply; the knots are rounder and less likely to loosen with handling.
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