DMC Stranded Cotton is The World’s Favourite Embroidery Thread. We use the world’s finest long staple cotton and mercerise it twice to give your embroidery exceptional sheen. Our 6 easily divisible strands allow you to vary the weight of your stitches to add depth to your project.CARE & WASHINGColours are washable and fade resistant. Please take into account the fabric onto which you have embroidered. We recommend washing with a mild soap. After washing, wrap your embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat. Place your embroidery on a clean cloth, preferably while still damp, and iron on the reverse side, at the temperature setting recommended for the fabric.