KREINIK-Kreinik Japan threads are synthetic; non-tarnishing gimps available in gold; silver and copper, These threads are excellent for fine stitching; outlining; couching or laid work, The sheen is very bright; clean and smooth to offer the look of real gold; silver and copper, The #1 thread is blister carded on a spool but all other Japan Threads are skeined, Japan Thread is recommended for needlepoint; cross-stitch; surface embroidery; smocking; quilting and couching, Japan Thread is dry cleanable only, 44 yard spool, Made in USA, Item Height: 3, 6, Item Width: 2, 8, Item Depth: 1 SKU: NTMKGP1062