This nylon coated stainless steel 49 strand wire combines the flexibility and softness of thread, with the strength and durability of stainless steel wire. Specially designed for stringing ceramic, crystal, metal, and gemstone beads, this is the softest and most flexible of all Beadalon Stringing Wire. This wire is waterproof, UV resistant, and kink resistant. Each spool contains 30 feet/9.2 meters of 0.018 inch/0.46 millimeter Bright Bead Stringing Wire. Made in USA.