synthetic thread; nylon thread for beading
Typically refers to a strong, transparent nylon thread used in crafts, especially for stringing beads. Originally from the name of a natural silk thread (天蚕糸), but now almost always synthetic.
See also: 天蚕糸
I use nylon thread to string beads.
このテグスはとても丈夫で切れにくい。
This synthetic thread is very strong and hard to break.