Bakers twine has made a remarkable journey from functional packaging material to one of the most widely used finishing touches in contemporary craft, food styling, gift wrapping, and home decoration — and with good reason. The combination of two twisted colours gives it a visual character that plain string and ribbon cannot match, and the natural cotton construction means it ties, knots, and bows beautifully without slipping or springing back.
We stock bakers twine in three classic colourways — Black and White, Eton Blue and White, and Red and White — each a timeless pairing that suits a wide range of aesthetics from contemporary and monochrome through to vintage, coastal, and festive. The black and white is the most versatile and graphic, working naturally in any colour scheme as a neutral accent. The Eton blue and white has a fresh, nautical quality that suits coastal themes, spring and summer wrapping, and the kind of pale, considered colour palette that never dates. The red and white is the most festive and traditional — a classic pairing for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and any occasion where a warm, cheerful accent is the aim.
Common uses include tying around gift boxes, tags, and parcels; bundling herbs, dried flowers, and botanical arrangements; hanging gift tags and labels; finishing baked goods and hamper packaging; decorating jam jar lids and bottled gifts; attaching bunting and garland; and adding a handmade finishing touch to any wrapped, packaged, or crafted object.
Colourways: Black & White, Eton Blue & White, Red & White
Material: Cotton
What is bakers twine?
Bakers twine is a tightly twisted two-colour cotton string, traditionally used by bakers and delicatessens to tie packages and boxes. Its distinctive twisted two-colour appearance has made it a popular craft and styling material used far beyond its original packaging application.
Which colourway should I choose?
Black and White is the most versatile — it works as a neutral accent alongside any colour scheme. Eton Blue and White suits fresh, nautical, and spring or summer themes. Red and White is the most festive, working particularly well for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and warm celebratory wrapping.
Can it be used outdoors?
For short-term outdoor use — garden party decoration, outdoor wrapping — yes. For permanent outdoor applications, a weather-resistant twine would be more appropriate as the cotton construction is not designed for prolonged exposure to moisture.
What is the difference between bakers twine and regular string?
Bakers twine is a tightly twisted two-colour cotton — the two-colour twist gives it visual character that plain string does not have, and the cotton construction ties and knots cleanly without slipping. Regular jute or sisal string has a rougher texture and a single natural colour.
