Cords 8 mm
€1.25per 0.5 m
Unit price €2.50 / m · incl. VAT, plus shipping
Round, tightly braided cords in an 8 mm thickness for hoodies, jackets, joggers, gym bags and duffel bags. The sturdy thickness is easy to grip and adds a visible accent to hoods and waistbands.
Colour: White25 options
Round Cotton Cord 8 mm White
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- Material
- 100 % Baumwolle
- Colour
- Weiß
- Care
Wash at 30°C
Iron at low temperature
Wash without fabric softener or bleach
Do not tumble dry
- Durchmesser
- 8 mm
All 25 variants
Baby Pink€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Dusty Pink€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Coral€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Red€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Fuchsia€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Dark Dusty Mint€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Lime€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Grass Green€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Olive Green€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Orange€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Cognac€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Dusty Purple€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Mauve€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Purple€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
White€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Sand€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Taupe€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Grey€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Black€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Baby Blue€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Smoke Blue€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Aqua€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Petrol€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Denim Blue€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
Navy€1.25per 0.5 mUnit price €2.50 / min stock
About this range
Die runde Kordel mit 8 mm Durchmesser ist fest aus 100 % Baumwolle geflochten. Sie ist weich, gut griffig und verdreht sich kaum – die kräftige Wahl für Kapuzen und Bünde an Hoodies, Sweatjacken und Jogginghosen, für Parkas, Turnbeutel und Seesäcke. Verkauft wird sie als Meterware ab 0,5 Meter in vielen Farben.
Sewing tips
- Den Tunnel deutlich weiter nähen als die Kordel, etwa zwei Zentimeter breit, dann gleitet sie leicht.
- Ösen und Kordelstopper mit mindestens 8 mm Innenmaß verwenden, besser etwas mehr.
- Zum Einziehen das Ende mit Klebeband umwickeln und mit einer großen Sicherheitsnadel oder einem Durchzieher führen.
- Enden knoten, mit Garn umwickeln oder mit Endkappen abschließen – reine Baumwolle lässt sich nicht anschmelzen.
- Kordel vor dem Einziehen zusammen mit dem Stoff vorwaschen, Baumwolle läuft bei der ersten Wäsche leicht ein.
- In Kapuzen und im Halsbereich von Kleidung für kleine Kinder keine durchgezogenen Kordeln verwenden.
- Bei 30 Grad waschen, nicht bleichen, nicht in den Trockner, nur mit niedriger Stufe bügeln.
An 8 mm cord is the sturdy choice for anything drawn closed in plain sight: hoodies and sweat jackets for teens and adults, parkas, anoraks, joggers, gym bags and duffel bags. The thick, round braided cord sits well in the hand, hardly twists and makes a clear statement – tone on tone or as a contrast colour.
This thickness needs a generous casing: sew it clearly wider than the cord so it glides easily and the seam is not strained when you pull. Eyelets, grommets and cord stoppers should have an opening of at least 8 mm, ideally a little more. A large safety pin or a bodkin with a wide eye makes threading easier. Cotton cords draw in slightly in their first wash, so prewash them together with your fabric.
For children's garments, remember that drawstrings in hoods and around the neck are not permitted on clothing for small children; stitched-on decorative cords, ribbing or press fasteners are the safe alternative there. For bags, pouches, macramé and decor, the 8 mm cord is a versatile notion.
Frequently asked questions
What is an 8 mm cord best used for?
Hoods and waistbands on hoodies, sweat jackets and joggers for teens and adults, parkas and anoraks, as well as gym bags, duffel bags and totes. The sturdy cord is easy to grip and clearly visible.
How wide does the casing need to be?
Clearly wider than the cord – roughly two centimetres when stitched is a good guide. In a casing that is too narrow the cord snags when pulled and strains the seam.
Will the cord fit my eyelets and cord stoppers?
Check the inner diameter of your eyelets and the opening of the cord stopper. Both should be at least 8 mm, ideally a little more. If the cord runs doubled, you will need correspondingly more room.
How do I stop the ends from fraying?
The easiest options are knots, cord ends or end caps in a matching size. Alternatively, whip the end with thread. Pure cotton cannot be heat sealed.
Can I use cords in children's clothing?
Drawstrings in hoods and around the neck are not permitted on clothing for small children for safety reasons. Use flat stitched-on decorative cords, ribbing or press fasteners there. For gym bags and totes, cords are no problem.
Does a cotton cord shrink in the wash?
Cotton draws in slightly during its first wash. Prewash the cord together with your fabric before threading it in, and the length will still be right after washing.