Twine

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Twine is a strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together. A thin cord or string or rope.

Applications

Rolls of pack-twine for binding parcels

• as a clothes line;
• binding bales in a baler;
• binding small parcels;
• binding straw in a binder;
• gloves made out of wrapped twine in Muay Thai;
• making nets;
• the tying of lashings;
• whipping the end of a rope.

Materials

• Natural fibers, used for making twine, are sisal, jute, henequen, coir. However, certain plastic fibers may also be used.

See also

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