--- title: "wax string — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/wax-string" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:42:25.644Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($76K/yr) — wax string doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($76K/yr) — wax string doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "wax string — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **wax string** **Skip it****45/100 ** a small market ($76K/yr) — wax string doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$76K** **Growth (1y)** **+166.9%** **Products** **30** **Brands** **20** was 25 a year ago **Sellers** **23** **Price range** **$5.75–$24.07** **Returns** **2.3%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **73** ×0.30 Competition **54** ×0.20 Quality gap **31** ×0.10 Returns **82** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +166.9% year over year. 6K3KSpike '25Prime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8× ## **Competition** - Phinicco18% - cridoz15% - WillingTee12% - BUTUZE10% - PH PandaHall9% - LUSTEMBER8% - Other (14 brands)28% The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 20 brands and 23 sellers compete here. **Brands** **20 **▼falling was 25 a year ago **Sellers** **23** **Top 5 brand share** **64%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![400m 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Cord Wax Coated String for Bracelets Waxed Thread for Jewelry Making Waxed String for Bracelet Making 10m for Each Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51abytBK+QL.jpg) [**400m 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Cord Wax Coated String for Bracelets Waxed Thread for Jewelry Making Waxed String for Bracelet Making 10m for Each Color**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WKC9M6G) Phinicco$9.944.6★2,22017%▲rising 2 ![WillingTee 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord 437 Yard Waxed Bracelet Cord Wax String Cord Waxed Thread for DIY Bracelets Necklace Jewelry Making Friendship](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QsTVw8itL.jpg) [**WillingTee 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord 437 Yard Waxed Bracelet Cord Wax String Cord Waxed Thread for DIY Bracelets Necklace Jewelry Making Friendship**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5G4JDLH) WillingTee$9.984.6★67212%▼falling 3 ![Cridoz 20 Rolls Wax String for Bracelet Making Waxed Thread Bracelet Cord Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Rope for DIY Bracelets Necklace and Macrame](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gt0pjqe9L.jpg) [**Cridoz 20 Rolls Wax String for Bracelet Making Waxed Thread Bracelet Cord Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Rope for DIY Bracelets Necklace and Macrame**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6T19VSD) cridoz$20.084.6★44812%▲rising 4 ![LUSTEMBER 1mm Faux Leather Waxed Cotton Cord 175 Yards Durable Necklace String Soft and Textured Cord for Necklaces Bracelets and Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f+cpCnt0L.jpg) [**LUSTEMBER 1mm Faux Leather Waxed Cotton Cord 175 Yards Durable Necklace String Soft and Textured Cord for Necklaces Bracelets and Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJRHCVFK) LUSTEMBER$8.874.5★1346%▲rising 5 ![PH PandaHall 100 Yards 1mm Waxed Cotton Cord Thread Beading String Waxed Craft String Bracelet Strings for Bracelet Necklace Making Crafting Beading Macrame Vase Decor Burlywood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jVByheyVL.jpg) [**PH PandaHall 100 Yards 1mm Waxed Cotton Cord Thread Beading String Waxed Craft String Bracelet Strings for Bracelet Necklace Making Crafting Beading Macrame Vase Decor Burlywood**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BNF8KH5) PH PandaHall$7.124.6★1,4666%▼falling 6 ![12 Colored Round Waxed Thread 0.8mm 35 Yards per Spool 3 Ply Polyester Wax Cord Strings for Hand Sewing Beading Bookbinding Basket Weaving Micro Macrame Bracelets and Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HfGb6ZRRL.jpg) [**12 Colored Round Waxed Thread 0.8mm 35 Yards per Spool 3 Ply Polyester Wax Cord Strings for Hand Sewing Beading Bookbinding Basket Weaving Micro Macrame Bracelets and Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR3ND7BY) KIVISIN$18.284.7★4075%▲rising 7 ![284 Yards Waxed Thread 210D Heavy Duty Wax Upholstery Thread for Leather Sewing 0.8mm Flat Waxed String for Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417KFp155-L.jpg) [**284 Yards Waxed Thread 210D Heavy Duty Wax Upholstery Thread for Leather Sewing 0.8mm Flat Waxed String for Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPFJPBH) BUTUZE$7.284.6★5,1015%—flat 8 ![Nylon String for Bracelets Cridoz 20 Rolls Chinese Knotting Cord Nylon Beading Thread for Kumihimo Braided Bracelets Beading Necklaces Macrame Craft Wind Chime Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gTDKxqn5L.jpg) [**Nylon String for Bracelets Cridoz 20 Rolls Chinese Knotting Cord Nylon Beading Thread for Kumihimo Braided Bracelets Beading Necklaces Macrame Craft Wind Chime Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7JPM6QQ) cridoz$17.044.7★1,4393%▲rising 9 ![284 Yards Waxed Thread 210D Heavy Duty Flat Wax Thread for Leather Sewing Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41elQiYkiaS.jpg) [**284 Yards Waxed Thread 210D Heavy Duty Flat Wax Thread for Leather Sewing Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPNRNBN) BUTUZE$7.024.6★5,1013%▲rising 10 ![Waxed Cord for Jewelry Making Black Wax Cord String for Bracelet Necklace Waxed Beading Cord 76 Yards Waxed Thread Macrame Supplies 0.8mm Waxed Polyester Cord for Bracelets Waxed Crafting Rope (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kUQRmPxjL.jpg) [**Waxed Cord for Jewelry Making Black Wax Cord String for Bracelet Necklace Waxed Beading Cord 76 Yards Waxed Thread Macrame Supplies 0.8mm Waxed Polyester Cord for Bracelets Waxed Crafting Rope (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSPP7VJT) yuntop$5.914.6★1413%▼falling 11 ![284Yards Leather Sewing Waxed Thread-Practical Long Stitching Thread for Leather Craft DIY/Bookbinding/Shoe Repairin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dR5Lm41JL.jpg) [**284Yards Leather Sewing Waxed Thread-Practical Long Stitching Thread for Leather Craft DIY/Bookbinding/Shoe Repairin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPZDCCD) BUTUZE$7.264.6★5,1013%—flat 12 ![Waxed Thread 3X Wax Thread 65 Yardx0.8mm Wax String 150D Waxed Leather String in Cream Tan and Brown Perfect Dream Catcher Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a1Kl9jIzL.jpg) [**Waxed Thread 3X Wax Thread 65 Yardx0.8mm Wax String 150D Waxed Leather String in Cream Tan and Brown Perfect Dream Catcher Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLC6HZ8) Kraftex$9.934.6★2942%—flat 13 ![FANDOL Waxed Polyester Cord Wax-Coated Strings Waterproof Round Wax Coated Thread for Braided Bracelets DIY Accessories or Leather Sewing (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ARrC4BbHL.jpg) [**FANDOL Waxed Polyester Cord Wax-Coated Strings Waterproof Round Wax Coated Thread for Braided Bracelets DIY Accessories or Leather Sewing (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WZTLM4F) FANDOL$9.904.5★1,2872%▲rising 14 ![JANYUN 264 Yards 150D Leather Sewing Waxed Thread Cord for Leather Craft DIY 1mm Diameter 8 Colors Sewing Thread Cord Each of 33 Yards (Color A)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mfzz5KEPL.jpg) [**JANYUN 264 Yards 150D Leather Sewing Waxed Thread Cord for Leather Craft DIY 1mm Diameter 8 Colors Sewing Thread Cord Each of 33 Yards (Color A)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07436P6CD) JANYUN$8.014.7★3,0432%▼falling 15 ![9-Ply Black String Waxed Twine 660 Feet per Roll Heavy Duty Twine String Strong Cable Tie Down Wax Lacing Cord for Indoor or Outdoor Use Thick Black Twine Wax String with 160 LBS Tensile Strength](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5139qMm9kaL.jpg) [**9-Ply Black String Waxed Twine 660 Feet per Roll Heavy Duty Twine String Strong Cable Tie Down Wax Lacing Cord for Indoor or Outdoor Use Thick Black Twine Wax String with 160 LBS Tensile Strength**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQPTCPPF) VEAPILS$21.914.6★892%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 30 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 30 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![400m 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Cord Wax Coated String for Bracelets Waxed Thread for Jewelry Making Waxed String for Bracelet Making 10m for Each Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51abytBK+QL.jpg)**400m 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Cord Wax Coated String for Bracelets Waxed Thread for Jewelry Making Waxed String for Bracelet Making 10m for Each Color** Phinicco**$9.94**4.6★2,220 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WKC9M6G) [![WillingTee 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord 437 Yard Waxed Bracelet Cord Wax String Cord Waxed Thread for DIY Bracelets Necklace Jewelry Making Friendship](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QsTVw8itL.jpg)**WillingTee 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord 437 Yard Waxed Bracelet Cord Wax String Cord Waxed Thread for DIY Bracelets Necklace Jewelry Making Friendship** WillingTee**$9.98**4.6★672 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5G4JDLH) [![Cridoz 20 Rolls Wax String for Bracelet Making Waxed Thread Bracelet Cord Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Rope for DIY Bracelets Necklace and Macrame](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gt0pjqe9L.jpg)**Cridoz 20 Rolls Wax String for Bracelet Making Waxed Thread Bracelet Cord Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Rope for DIY Bracelets Necklace and Macrame** cridoz**$20.08**4.6★448 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6T19VSD) [![LUSTEMBER 1mm Faux Leather Waxed Cotton Cord 175 Yards Durable Necklace String Soft and Textured Cord for Necklaces Bracelets and Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f+cpCnt0L.jpg)**LUSTEMBER 1mm Faux Leather Waxed Cotton Cord 175 Yards Durable Necklace String Soft and Textured Cord for Necklaces Bracelets and Jewelry Making** LUSTEMBER**$8.87**4.5★134 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJRHCVFK) [![PH PandaHall 100 Yards 1mm Waxed Cotton Cord Thread Beading String Waxed Craft String Bracelet Strings for Bracelet Necklace Making Crafting Beading Macrame Vase Decor Burlywood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jVByheyVL.jpg)**PH PandaHall 100 Yards 1mm Waxed Cotton Cord Thread Beading String Waxed Craft String Bracelet Strings for Bracelet Necklace Making Crafting Beading Macrame Vase Decor Burlywood** PH PandaHall**$7.12**4.6★1,466 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BNF8KH5) [![12 Colored Round Waxed Thread 0.8mm 35 Yards per Spool 3 Ply Polyester Wax Cord Strings for Hand Sewing Beading Bookbinding Basket Weaving Micro Macrame Bracelets and Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HfGb6ZRRL.jpg)**12 Colored Round Waxed Thread 0.8mm 35 Yards per Spool 3 Ply Polyester Wax Cord Strings for Hand Sewing Beading Bookbinding Basket Weaving Micro Macrame Bracelets and Jewelry Making** KIVISIN**$18.28**4.7★407 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR3ND7BY) [![284 Yards Waxed Thread 210D Heavy Duty Wax Upholstery Thread for Leather Sewing 0.8mm Flat Waxed String for Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417KFp155-L.jpg)**284 Yards Waxed Thread 210D Heavy Duty Wax Upholstery Thread for Leather Sewing 0.8mm Flat Waxed String for Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects** BUTUZE**$7.28**4.6★5,101 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPFJPBH) [![Nylon String for Bracelets Cridoz 20 Rolls Chinese Knotting Cord Nylon Beading Thread for Kumihimo Braided Bracelets Beading Necklaces Macrame Craft Wind Chime Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gTDKxqn5L.jpg)**Nylon String for Bracelets Cridoz 20 Rolls Chinese Knotting Cord Nylon Beading Thread for Kumihimo Braided Bracelets Beading Necklaces Macrame Craft Wind Chime Jewelry Making** cridoz**$17.04**4.7★1,439 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7JPM6QQ) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**19% *“Good quality cord”* **Color**17% *“Lots of colors”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**10% *“As advertised”* **Strength**9% *“Sturdy”* **Value For Money**6% *“Great value for the price”* **Durability**5% *“Durable when used for beaded necklace for special needs person”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Easy to use”* **Efficiency**3% *“effective”* **Thickness**3% *“Thick and durable”* **Leather Quality**3% *“Very sturdy for leather stitching”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Thickness**13% *“Just wish it was thicker”* **Ease Of Use**10% *“not easy to use”* **Size-Overall**8% *“different sizes”* **Material Quality**7% *“Cant make a bracelet out of this material”* **Durability**6% *“it broke after 3 days of wearing it”* **Color**6% *“I did not use the thread because it was described as off-white”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“The listing description does state it contains both cotton and polyester, but it seems to behave much more like a synthetic material”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Cheap”* **Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**3% *“its not stretchy”* **Stitch/Finish/Polish**3% *“Unravels while stitching”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall22% - Thin22% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity8% - Thickness8% - Color8% - Material Quality4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Value For Money3% - Quality-Overall3%