3mm Braided Cotton Cord sold by the metre

3mm White Braided Cotton Cord by the metre

Soft, flexible and made from natural cotton, our braided cotton is a lovely cord to work with.

It has a soft, tactile feel and a neat braided appearance, making it a popular choice for craft and creative projects where you want something that looks as good as it feels.

The smaller diameters are particularly popular for macramé, craft, jewellery, home décor and decorative projects, while the thicker 10–16mm cords open up a whole new range of possibilities. Think bag handles, larger decorative projects, pet toys, pet leads, horse leads, props and set dressing for stage and TV, as well as all sorts of creative and practical projects.

Whether you're making something for the home, creating a prop for a production or simply experimenting with cord, there's a diameter to suit.

Would you like to see how we make the smaller diameters of cotton cordage ourselves? Watch this!

Typical uses depending on the diameter:

• Macramé and knotting
• Home décor and decorative projects
• Bag handles and drawstrings
• Plant hangers
• Shop displays and visual merchandising
• Props and set dressing for stage and TV
• Pet toys and leads
• Horse leads and other equestrian projects
• Piping and upholstery
• Sash cords

The diameter you choose makes a big difference. The finer cords are ideal where you need something delicate and easy to manipulate, while the thicker cords provide more substance for larger decorative, creative and practical projects.

Easy to use

Cotton cord is soft and pleasant to handle, making it easy to work with for extended periods. Its flexible braided construction makes it simple to knot, tie, weave, plait and manipulate, while its neat finish gives finished projects a smart, professional appearance.

And because we sell our cord by the metre as well as on reels, you don't need to buy a huge quantity for a small project. Order just the length you need, or choose a reel if you're working on something larger or use cotton cord regularly and want even better value for money.

Key characteristics

• Soft and flexible
• Made from natural cotton (white cotton is unbleached)
• Braided construction
• Neat, attractive appearance
• Comfortable and easy to handle
• Selected sizes made by RopesDirect in Norfolk

Cotton is a natural fibre and is best suited to indoor, decorative, creative and general-purpose applications. It is not intended as a load-bearing rope, so please choose a suitable rope if your application involves lifting, safety or other critical loads.

Fast delivery

We keep our popular braided cotton cords in stock and, for the sizes we make ourselves, can produce more when supplies start to run low.

Order from RopesDirect and we'll get your cord on its way to you as quickly as possible – orders placed before 12 noon on a working weekday are dispatched that afternoon!