DMC Stranded Cotton is the world's favorite embroidery thread. DMC uses the world's finest long staple cotton and mercerizes it twice to give your embroidery exceptional sheen. The 6 easily divisible strands allow you to vary the weight of your stitches to add depth to your project. This six-strand floss is made from double mercerized long staple 100-percent cotton fibers. Comprised of 6 easily separable strands, you can vary your stitching results depending on the number of strands used. After washing, wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat. Colors are washable and fade resistant. Available in Electric Blue color.