This pearl cotton thread is soft, silky, does not fluff or kink. 100-percent long fibre cotton finest. This thread have double mercerising which gives it its beautiful pearlised sheen. Twists of 2 inseparable stands. This beautiful twisted thread has a satiny, supple and silky feel, giving your needlework projects a raised aspect and lustrous finish. It is extremely easy to work with and well adapted to a wide variety of fabrics as well as all types of stitches. After washing, wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat. Place the embroidery on a clean cloth, preferably while still damp, and iron on the reverse side, at the temperature setting recommended for the fabric. Available in very light antique mauve colour. Measures 27.3-yards in length and fits size 5 needle.