Standard UK SHIPPING on any order £3.95

Extra Strong Waxed Thread

£5.00 GBP
Colour - Orange
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10 metres (that's almost 11 yards) of extremely strong braided waxed thread. This is the thread we supply with our felt slipper kits but it's very useful for all sorts of hand sewn projects, sewing leather and repair jobs. The waxed finish ensures this flat braided thread runs smoothly. The waxed thread is approximately 1mm wide and made from polyester. 

We have added the option to order one of the blunt heavy needles we use for sewing all our soles and kits. 

The full set gives you twelve colours for the price of ten. Colours may vary.

Shipping info

ONE WOMAN TEAM:
Advance warning; From 1st November 2026, Joe's Toes will be a one woman team
whilst the other half of the team is off having a baby.
Please bare with us while we navigate the busiest time of the year.

Northern Ireland - currently not shipping. Investigating how to remedy this. 

UK standard rate £3.95, USA standard rate $9.95. Scroll down to see all our rates. 

USA - all prices now include the new tariffs, there is nothing extra to pay!

Our slippers, kits and bits are made to order, but we try to keep at least one pair of everything cut and ready to go. We aim to ship all orders within a week. If it's urgent do let us know and we'll try our best to help. 

UK standard postage and packing is just £3.95, and FREE for orders over £60 using code FD60. Additionally we offer First Class and Tracked options.

Unfortunately due to the requirement for , currently we cannot ship to Northern Ireland, the EU or countries in the EEA)

United Kingdom,  Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man

Royal Mail 2nd Class       £3.95

Royal Mail 1st Class        £5.50

Courier Orders under £50           £12.00

Courier Orders £50.00 and over  £18.00

 

USA

Standard International   $9.95

Canada

Royal Mail Priority Air    $12.00

Standard International   $25.00

Express International      $80.00

 

Australia

Royal Mail Priority Air    $12.00

Standard International  $30.00

Express International      $80.00

 

New Zealand

Royal Mail Priority Air    $15.00

Standard International   $35.00

Express International      $95.00

 

Switzerland

Royal Mail Priority Air    CHF 7.50

Standard International   CHF 25.00

Express International      CHF 60.00

 

Falkland Islands

Royal Mail Priority Air    £7.00

Standard International   £15.00

Express International     £50.00

Tracked Royal Mail          £18.00

 

Israel

Royal Mail Priority Air    ₪25.00

Standard International   ₪100.00

Express International      ₪200.00

 

Japan

Royal Mail Priority Air    ¥1,250 

Standard International   ¥3,500

Express International      ¥8,000

Our guarantee - easy returns
WE WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY!  

For unmade kits and bits  we're happy to offer a refund within 90 days of purchase.

ONE WOMAN TEAM:
Advance warning; 1st November 2026, Joe's Toes will be a one woman team
whilst the other half of the team is off having a baby.
Please bare with us while we navigate the busiest time of the year.


To be eligible for a refund your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. To complete your return, we require need your order number or some proof of purchase, we may be able to help with this. 

Please send your item to Sowberry House, Church Lane, Gautby, Lincolnshire LN8 5J. Please obtain a proof of posting (free from the post office).


What if I start making the kit and it goes horribly wrong? 
This is most unlikely but if you do get stuck give us a call and we'll sort something out.


Custom made goods, such as made up kits may be returned only at our discretion (after all with over 4.000 possible combinations we may not find another customer for your goods). Please contact us to discuss this. returns@joestoes.co.uk .


Refunds 
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If it is approved your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or Paypal account as soon as we can and in any case within 30 days.


Exchanges
We can replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need an exchange, send us an email at daisy@joestoes.co.uk and send your item to: Sowberry House, Church Lane, Gautby, Lincolnshire LN8 5J. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary but we will do it as quickly as possible.


Shipping &Refund of shipping costs
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Sowberry House, Church Lane, Gautby, Lincolnshire LN8 5J

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Please obtain proof of postage. If the goods are faulty or we have made an error we will refund your postage.


If you are shipping an item over £50, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.


Late or missing refunds (if applicable).
Please contact Paypal your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at returns@joestoes.co.uk .
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Atlanta Cook
Good stuff

I bought this thread to make up two sets of slippers, one for my sister and one for my cousin. I previously made up a set of slippers for each of them and they loved them and wore them to death. Eventually the felt will wear but impressively the thread did not unravel. I recommend using saddle stitch to sew the slippers together and hiding the toes of ends between the layers.

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Mims
Strong thread

Very strong thread!
Lovely packaging, good delivery, friendly and super communication , I loved to order from here.
Fixing old slippers, first time doing this and thanks to the thread and soles bought here it made it a fun and doable task!

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Claudine
Perfect

Fantastic, save and cosy slippers for another few years. Easy to sew on; lovely colour i am delighted with the result and so glad I found you . I’ll be looking at other products soon

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Colin Thomas
Found

This was just what `I needed for a repair job.

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Helen J
Just what I needed

Item was as described and just what I was looking for. It was despatched very promptly and well packaged by Joe's Toes. It was a shame that Royal Mail took 13 days to deliver the large letter sized package. This is absolutely no reflection on Joe's Toes customer service!

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Lynne S
Joe’s Toes is the best!

My dealings with Joes Toes just began (1-2025) and I am so impressed by Amanda and her staff. They are most helpful, communicate promptly and treat their customers with the utmost respect!

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Rosemarie Fishlock
Second order

I was so impressed with my first order I placed another one. It was delivered quickly and is just what I wanted. High quality and brilliant service. I shall definitely be ordered again.

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Emma Valentine
Perfect amount

Perfect amount of thread to stitch two pairs of soles. Enough leftover for repairs as well

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A.W.
Waxed thread

Never disappointed with anything I’ve ordered from Joes Toes. Thread comes in a range of lovely colours and is perfect for stitching the various felt projects. My orders always arrive quickly many thanks.

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Jill
Excellent Service.

I have had three orders from Joe's Toes in a week and the service and quality of goods has been excellent. I am so enjoying making my slippers. Thankyou

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Jill M.
Great product.

A good quality thread and a nice variety of colours.

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sally burley
Ideal thread

Ideal thread to sew new soles on my slipper socks.

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Gwyneth Young
Super strong

The wax cord was delivered very quickly. It’s super strong. Already used it with the felt bowl.

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MMSteel
Waxed thread

Very strong and easy to use. Great choice of colours.

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Elizabeth Robinson
Wonderful Wax Thread

A joyful rainbow of delight. I can think of so many uses for the thread, and can’t wait to use it.
It’s very high quality and strong.

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Charlotte Lough
Waxed Thread

Great product. Strong yet flexible for all crafting applications.

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Abbie Oscarson
The best!

Not only the thread but the company as a whole are top notch! Wonderful people and so hands on with their care of their products and customers!

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M Bennett
Extra Strong Waxed Thread

Great product as always and fast delivery.
Thank you
Mary

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Jane Macdonald

Perfect!

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S Meek
Fab wax thread

Great colours.
Very versatile and does the job!

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Maggie Boston
Good quality

I was looking for an extra strong thread to repair my husband's leather moccasins and came across Joe's Toes. What an amazing find! They had exactly what I was looking for, in a huge array of colours, and I was able to order just what I needed. It looks incredibly strong and now I have no excuse for not doing the repair. I love all the other products Joe's Toes make too and was so impressed, I emailed all 24 members of my WI with the link to their website. I hope that drums up a bit of business for you from my creative colleagues. I'll be visiting Joe's Toes again soon, especially as Christmas is only around the corner :-)

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Catherine Fishpool

Great durable products.

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Fen Webster
Gotta love joes toes

Amazing thread, beautiful colours and very sturdy. I actually use them for bookbinding, and they make such a lovely addition to any project. Would highly reccomend!

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Jo Lees
Slipper soles

Happy with soles & wax thread. Neat & Robust project , well made.
Excellent communication
Would recommend

Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders