Speaking of satin cord...

Everything about my satin cord (and a little about acrylic cord)

I regularly get questions about the satin cord I sell. So I’d love to tell you a little more about it in this blog post.

What kinds of satin cord do I sell?

I sell two varieties:

• 1.5 mm satin cord

• 2 mm satin cord

The 1.5 mm satin cord has been part of my range from the beginning. When I still made baby products myself, I always used it. All colors were tested for chemical composition at my request and certified.
I really love working with this cord. The only downside is that it’s not available in many colors.

That’s why I added a few colors of 2 mm satin cord in 2025. Please note: this cord has not been tested. So I don’t recommend it for baby products.
But it’s perfect for things like keychains. And you have a few more colors to mix and match!

What are the regulations for pacifier clips?

The question I get most often is: “Can you use 1.5 mm satin cord for pacifier clips?”

The official guidelines state that the cord must be at least 2 mm thick. Even so, quite a few pacifier clips made with my 1.5 mm cord have been tested and approved without any problems.

The photo below shows why:
On the left, you can see my 1.5 mm cord, and on the right, a 2 mm cord. Visually, there’s little difference. The thicker cord is woven a little more loosely, but contains just as many fibers. So it’s not necessarily stronger - and it’s even more likely to snag.

Does the cord actually fit through the beads?

Yes, definitely!
The holes in the silicone beads are 2 mm wide. You might think you can only pass the cord through once, but that’s not the case. In the photo below, you can see a bead with four strands of satin cord - and it was surprisingly easy.

Silicone is flexible, so you can easily thread it through a bead several times, tie a secure knot, and finish it neatly.

And what exactly is acrylic cord?

Since 2024, I’ve also been selling acrylic cord. It’s a bit like paracord and is becoming increasingly popular for pacifier clips. It consists of a white core surrounded by a woven outer layer.

Acrylic cord is slightly thicker than satin cord, which sometimes makes it a little harder to work with. Still, you can see in the photo below that two strands of acrylic cord fit through a bead.

The biggest challenge: it’s too thick for the lacing needles I sell. But there’s a simple solution:

➡️ Use a piece of wire folded in half as a needle.
Carefully push the ends through the bead, pull the cord through, and you’re done!

Love, Marit