You could go to a local florist and ask if they would give you some of the netting that they get from flowers that are shipped to them. I find that this works very well and my local florist was very generous to give me a big handful.

I got some yardage of it on amazon. If you pm me your address I will send you some. I got more than I need. I also have these end caps that came with my Madeira read that lol took me years to remember that I had them. At the time I got the order I put them in a drawer cuz I didn't know what it was lol. I should have asked someone. I would be able to mail it on Monday
Hugs,
Lee

You can buy what's called "thread nets" just about anywhere. They are used when you are actually using thread to stitch and keeps it from unwinding too fast or pooling around the bottom of the thread spool

In this case, I'd simply cut away the "spooling" until you get to where it is smooth again. It simply isn't worth the hassle to try to unwind/rewind the thread. Then, wrap that static cling tape...I can't remember what it's name is, sigh...to wrap around the thread so that it won't get spoolies in the future. The tape is clear plastic and clings to itself. You can cut it to the size of the spool. If it looses it cling, which it sometimes does after a long time, I just rub it across my leg and it rechages the static cling.

You could try the Glad wrap brand press and seal, cut strips wide enough to wrap around the spool. When you are ready to use the thread take off the Glad wrap and switch to one of the nets, that way you don't need many nets.
Also, I have heard that the elastic gauze that they wrap around your arm after a blood draw keeps slippery thread on the spool.
Great hand me down!!!Enjoy.

Here aresome old post I found

Looks to me like the lady just used to throw them in a box or drawer. I would unwind all the birds nests until you get to the smooth part. I have used the cling tape and the nets but also have just put them away forgetting to put it on. I keep mine standing up and never have a problem.

Looks as though the lady that had these threads did not look after them, shame,I would remove all the tangles down to good thread and store them up right, nets in Australia are about 70cents and about 19cm long and can be cut to the size you need. PM me and i will gladly send you the details.Lillian not sure where you live but i know of another place as well. Sandra.

Lucky...should be fairly easy to get down to the good stuff...here's a link for the netting material to make them...seems very reasonably priced, too...

See God blessed you because you gave ,it is his way.
love to see things like this hugs and praises carolyn

Check locally with your florist, too. The nets they put over premium rose buds to keep them from opening "prematurely" are just right for some threads, and the florist is probably buying them by the 1,000.

Lillian, I know you inquired about netting - but this is what I use to keep my thread from unraveling. Just dollar store little girls hair ties. They work great for large or small spools. Just a thought!

I make tubes with stretch knit fabric and it works very well.