DMC Stranded Cotton is the world's favourite embroidery thread. Made from the world's finest long staple cotton, it is mercerised 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. Appreciated by millions of stitchers throughout the world, this thread is known as the king of threads! The colour is a medium brown grey.