A highly mercerized, non-divisible, lustrous 100% cotton thread on a twisted skein. The twist of the thread is how it received its Pearl description and DMCs Pearl Cotton is best known as the most beautiful thread in the world. The thread is soft, silky, does not fluff or kink, and 100% colorfast. A supple thread that provides wonderful volume and dimension to embroidery. Made in France. Ideal to use for embroidery, needlepoint, hardanger, blackwork, redwork, pulled thread, smocking, applique, crochet and many types of creative stitchery. Size 8, 87yd (80 m). Can be washed at high temperatures 95 C/203 F.
