Polypropylene Cord ISPE | 500g 450m - Crochet Hook 3.5-4mm

Italico ISPE Cord – 100% Polypropylene | 500g Spool 450m

100% Polypropylene | 500g – 450m | Bags, Baskets, Macramé

📋 Key Features

• Composition100% Polypropylene
• Spool weight500 grams
• Lengthapprox. 450 meters
• Recommended needlesn° 4.0 – 5.0
• Recommended hookn° 3.5 – 4.0
• PropertiesWater-repellent, stain-resistant, abrasion-resistant
• Ideal forBags, baskets, placemats, macramé
• Yield indication1 medium bag or 2-3 clutches

🧵 The cord

The Italico ISPE Cord is a 100% polypropylene yarn produced in Italy, designed for those who work with bags, baskets, and accessories using crochet or knitting needles, and who seek a durable, practical material with high yield. The 500-gram spool reduces interruptions in medium-to-large projects, allowing continuous work on shoppers, home organizers, and macramé creations without having to manage too many joins.

With approximately 450 meters of cord per spool, this yarn can be worked with a 3.5-4mm crochet hook or 4-5mm knitting needles, ensuring a compact and neat texture even for beginners. The polypropylene structure offers strength without making the finished work heavy, maintaining its shape over time and resisting daily use.

🧬 Why polypropylene works for bags and accessories

Polypropylene is a lightweight and durable synthetic fiber, chosen for this cord because it offers technical properties that natural fibers do not: it is water-repellent, meaning it repels water and moisture without absorbing liquids, and it is stain-resistant, a fundamental characteristic for everyday bags and accessories that need to maintain a clean appearance over time. Furthermore, polypropylene is resistant to abrasion and heat, making the finished work durable even with frequent use.

Unlike some synthetic cords that have a "plastic" appearance, the Italico ISPE Cord has a compact and neat texture, pleasant to the touch and easy to work with. The fiber maintains stitch tension without deforming, allowing for structured bags that do not lose their shape with weight or repeated use. This makes it ideal for projects requiring structural strength, such as shoppers, storage baskets, and rigid placemats.

📦 Spool format and practical yield

The 500-gram spool contains approximately 450 meters of cord, enough to make a medium-sized bag (like a shopper) or 2-3 clutches or coin purses. For larger projects, such as roomy bags or rugs, it is advisable to purchase 2 spools from the same color lot to ensure color uniformity and avoid visible tonal differences in the finished work.

The spool format offers a practical advantage over traditional balls of yarn: the thread unwinds neatly without tangling or knotting, allowing for fluid work even on projects that require many hours of crafting. It is normal to find small knots or weaving defects within 5% of the total weight, which is a standard tolerance for industrially produced spool cords.

🧶 How to work the Italico Cord

The cord is worked with a 3.5-4mm crochet hook to achieve a compact and structured fabric, ideal for bags and accessories that need to maintain their shape. With a 3.5mm hook, the work is denser and stiffer, perfect for bags that do not require an internal lining; with a 4mm hook, the fabric is slightly softer, suitable for shoppers and baskets that require some flexibility. The choice of size depends on the desired final result and your personal stitch tension.

For those who prefer to use knitting needles, sizes 4-5mm are recommended. The cord is also suitable for macramé techniques, where the strength of polypropylene allows for tight knots and structured decorations without the thread deforming or breaking. Being a synthetic material, it slides easily through the fingers and does not irritate the skin during working, a feature appreciated by those who work for many hours consecutively.

✨ Why choose Italico ISPE Cord

Compared to cotton or cotton-blend cords, the Italico ISPE Cord solves the problem of deformation over time: bags made with this yarn maintain their original shape even after months of use, without sagging or losing structure. The natural water-repellency of polypropylene protects the finished work from splashes of water and humidity, preventing permanent stains that easily set on absorbent natural fibers like cotton.

The concrete advantage in everyday life is the ease of maintenance: a polypropylene bag can be cleaned with a damp cloth without the need for full washing, and it dries quickly without leaving watermarks. For those who sell handmade creations, this material offers a more durable finished product and requires less after-sales support compared to natural yarns that tend to get dirty or deform with use.

🎨 What you can create

The Italico ISPE Cord is ideal for structured bags, shopping totes, evening clutches, home storage baskets, durable placemats and coasters, outdoor rugs and mats, macramé decorations, and handmade gift accessories. The durability of polypropylene makes it suitable for projects that require longevity and ease of maintenance.

👩‍🎨 Who it's suitable for

This cord is suitable for both beginners and experts. For beginners, polypropylene is easy to manage because it glides well through the fingers, doesn't break easily, and allows for clear visibility of stitches, facilitating the learning of new techniques. The compact texture achieved hides small tension errors, making the final result neat even without advanced experience.

Typical buyers include hobbyists who make bags for personal use or as gifts, artisans who sell handmade creations on marketplaces or local fairs, and macramé enthusiasts looking for a durable material for home décor. The 500g spool format is particularly appreciated by those who work on commission and need sufficient quantities to complete projects without interruptions.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingHand wash in cold water, quick drying
• Daily cleaningDamp cloth to remove dust and superficial stains
• DryingAir dry, away from direct heat sources
• IroningNot necessary — polypropylene does not wrinkle
• StorageIn a dry place, away from prolonged direct sunlight

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary