Millinery Wire - 2mm - Reel

Millinery wire is a high-carbon steel spring wire ($\text{C}85$), cold-drawn, offering an excellent combination of rigidity and elastic flexibility. With a 2 mm diameter, it is designed to resist permanent deformation and return to its original shape even after significant stress. This material is a fundamental element for professionals requiring a non-deformable frame or reinforcement. It is a hard steel wire.

Usage Tips

• Professional Millinery: The 2 mm wire is ideal for structuring and stiffening the edges of caps, large hat brims and capelines subjected to strong stress. It ensures an impeccable hold of the shape. It is generally attached to the hat with a zigzag stitch or a brass stitch.

• Shaping: To insert the wire into a hem or a sheath, it is advised to pre-curve the millinery wire with a suitable pliers (quality cutting pliers or round-nose pliers) to avoid excessive tension on the fabric or leather during placement.

• Joining: The junction of the ends is traditionally done by welding (with a welding station suitable for carbon steels $\text{C}85$) or, for a heatless method, by using crimping sleeves. It is also possible to maintain the junction by a stitch, overlapping the millinery wire over a few centimetres (approximately 5 cm).

• Other Applications: Its strength makes it essential in modelling for the control rods of model aircraft, in wrought iron work and in the manufacture of custom springs for precision mechanics. Also in High Fashion to structure certain garment models. Millinery wire can also be used as a frame for bags, in leather goods.

• Do not use for lifting and traction

Additional Information

• Storage: Millinery wire is sensitive to oxidation. It must be stored in a dry environment, away from humidity. The application of a light protective film (mineral oil or anti-rust) is recommended for long-term storage.

• Protection: The use of safety glasses is mandatory when cutting, due to the tension of the wire which can cause dangerous projections.

• Recycling: This material is fully recyclable as special steel.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 2 mm (Professional tolerance H9)

• Composition: Carbon spring steel ($\text{C}85$)

• Tensile strength ($\text{Rm}$): Very high (typically between $1700$ and 2000 N/mm2 for this steel)

• Finish: Raw, untreated

Care Instructions

The product does not require maintenance once integrated into a creation. If the product is used outdoors or in a humid environment, it must be protected by a coating (varnish, plastic or fabric sheath) to prevent corrosion.

Additional Note

The photographs presented on this product sheet are non-contractual. This product is sold on a 5.5-metre (five metres fifty) reel. Do not use for lifting and traction. If you would like larger quantities, contact us by email at contact@mercerie-atelier.fr