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 brilliant six-strand divisible thread is made of double-mercerized 100% long-staple cotton in a pull-skein put-up.