New six strand floss with a twinkle effect adds a beautiful, subtle sparkle to needlework. Colours coordinate seamlessly with regular DMC embroidery floss and use the same colour numbers! Easier to handle than the metallic Light Effects threads! It is comprised of 6 size 25 easily separated strands, allowing you to adjust the thickness of your stitching by using a different number of strands. 73% cotton and 27% polyamide.The floss is 8.7yd/8m per skein.