The Most Recommended Embroidery Floss In The World Six-strand Embroidery Floss by DMC This premium thread is made up of six size 25 easily separated strands which allows you to customize the thickness of the thread by choosing the number of strands. Known for Quality DMC Six-strand Embroidery Floss is made from long staple cotton double mercerized for a brilliant sheen 100% colorfast and fade resistant. 507 Famous Color Numbers Our vast color offering ensures you ll find the perfect shade for your next needlework project. Butterflies stitched in Six-strand Embroidery Floss Wash & Care Instructions DMC Embroidery Floss can be washed frequently without fading. It can be washed at a high temperature ( 95° C/203° F). Be sure to pay attention to the washing instructions on the fabric on which the thread was embroidered. Start Stitching How To Use Six-Strand Embroidery Floss To separate the floss s strands take your skein and find the tail that sticks out. Pull the tail out from the skein slowly until you have an 18 length of floss and cut it off. If you d like to separate the thread into individual strands pull one strand up and out slowly until it s fully separated from the others. Take your strands thread your needle and begin your embroidery journey! Things to note: Perfect for embroidery cross-stitch and other hand sewing techniques! 100% Colorfast Cotton Double Mercerized for brilliant sheen Fade resistant 507 colors available to collect