DMC Stranded Cotton is made with finest long staple cotton and is mercerised twice to give embroidery an exceptional sheen. It comes in 6 easily divisible strands allow you to vary the weight of your stitches to add depth to any project. Colors use highly resistant, colourfast dyes so embroidery will not fade as a result of washing or exposure to light. 8 metres per skein

Colours are washable and fade resistant. Please take into account the fabric onto which you have embroidered. DMC recommends washing with a mild soap. 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.