{"product_id":"smart-grooming-flat-waxed-plaiting-thread-for-horses","title":"Smart Grooming Flat Waxed Plaiting Thread for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmart Grooming Flat Waxed Plaiting Thread\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Grooming Flat Waxed Plaiting Thread is a wax-coated, flat thread made for precise mane and tail plaits in horse grooming. It is best for riders, grooms and professional plaiters who want neat, firm plaits that hold their shape through a show day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe thin wax coating and flat profile give extra grip and steadier tension than round thread, so the thread bites rather than slides as you pull each plait tight. At 0.8 mm it is strong and durable without looking bulky in the hair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaxed flat construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for added grip and steady tension, reducing slippage while braiding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.8 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for strong, durable plaits without bulk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge roll: 270 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e for bigger plaiting projects and busy show yards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall roll: 90 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e for smaller tasks and occasional use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge roll colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Dark Brown, Chestnut and White\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall roll colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Dark Brown, Iron Grey, Chestnut, Flaxen, Cremello and White\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal use:\u003c\/strong\u003e mane plaits, tail plaits and decorative braids for a tidy, professional finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Grooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat waxed plaiting thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge roll length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall roll length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat profile with thin wax coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge roll colours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Dark Brown, Chestnut, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall roll colours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Dark Brown, Iron Grey, Chestnut, Flaxen, Cremello, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse and pony manes and tails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWash and dry the mane, then damp it down lightly and comb through to remove tangles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a thread colour that matches the mane for a blended look, or a contrasting shade for traditional show plaits.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut a working length of thread, thread your plaiting needle and knot the end.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDivide the mane into even sections and plait each one down tightly to the end.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBind the end with the waxed thread, then roll or fold the plait up and stitch through to secure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish with a firm knot and trim the tail of the thread close to the plait.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo remove, snip the stitches with a quick-unpick or blunt-nosed scissors and unravel gently rather than pulling the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grooming\"\u003egrooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is flat waxed plaiting thread used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is used for plaiting and braiding in grooming, including mane plaits, tail plaits and decorative braids, giving a tidy, professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose flat waxed thread over round thread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flat profile and thin wax coating add grip and help you hold steadier tension, which reduces slippage and helps lock each plait in place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a roll last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large roll holds 270 metres and suits bigger plaiting projects, while the small roll holds 90 metres for smaller or occasional tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colour should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large roll comes in Black, Dark Brown, Chestnut and White to blend with common coat tones. 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