What is Twine?
[[File:Ficelle de Sisal - 2.jpg|thumb|{{center|[[Sisal]] twine}}]] '''Twine''' (also called '''baler twine''') is a light [[:wikt:string|string]] or strong [[thread (yarn)|thread]] made from two or more smaller strands or [[yarn]]s twisted together.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.innovateus.net/innopedia/what-are-uses-twine |title=What are the uses of Twine? |author= |date= |website= |publisher=InnovateUs Inc. |accessdate=20 June 2015 |archive-date=30 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030205034/http://www.innovateus.net/innopedia/what-are-uses-twine |url-status=dead }}</ref> More generally, the term can be applied to a [[Rope|cord]]. It is often [[synonym]]ous with string but is usually thicker. [[Natural fibre]]s used for making twine include [[cotton]], [[sisal]], [[jute]], [[hemp]], [[henequen]], and [[coir]]. A variety of [[synthetic fibre]]s may also be used. Twine is available in colors, plain or waxed. Twine is as useful as [[duct tape]] in that it can be used for a wide variety of repairs.<ref name=BTO>{{cite web |url=http://www.balertwine.org/baler-twine/uses-of-baler-twine-commercial-and-household |title=Uses Of Baler Twine: Commercial And Household |author= |date= |website= |publisher=balertwine.org |accessdate=20 June 2015 |archive-date=30 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150730021734/http://www.balertwine.org/baler-twine/uses-of-baler-twine-commercial-and-household |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[File:Paracord-Commercial-Type-III.jpg|thumb|right|150px|{{Center|Parachute cord made from 7 twines of nylon}}]] == Uses == In [[arts and crafts]], twine is used for a wide variety of projects. It is used in [[knitting]], [[crochet]]ing, and making [[jewellery]], to mention just a few.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-twine.htm |title=What Are the Different Types of Twine? |author= |date= |website=WiseGEEK |publisher=Conjecture Corporation |accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> Commercially, twine is used in [[upholstery]], [[rug