This DMC embroidery floss is a brilliant six strand, divisible thread made of double mercerized long staple cotton fibers. Perfect for cross-stitch, counted thread, embroidery, needlepoint, smocking, counted bead work, crewel, creative embroidery, huck weaving, punch embroidery, blackwork, applique, quilting, cutwork, openwork and hardanger. 12 Skeins per box and available in chartreuse color. Measures 8.7-yard in length.