DMC Pearl Cotton is a smooth, lustrous cotton thread for surface embroidery, needlepoint accents, and decorative stitching where you want clean, raised definition. This Size 5 ball includes 25 m (27 yd) in Colour 498, giving consistent tension and coverage for borders, lettering, and textured stitches on fabric or canvas. Use a needle and canvas count suited to your project, and store the ball to keep the twist neat between sessions.