DMC Pearl Cotton Size 8 is a tightly twisted, non-divisible 100% cotton thread on a ball, ideal for crisp embroidery and decorative stitches. Each ball contains 80 m (87 yd) of highly mercerized, lustrous thread in Colour 743, perfect for needlepoint, hardanger, crochet, appliqué, blackwork and smocking. The smooth, kink-resistant thread adds clean definition and dimension, and is made in France for dependable, colourfast results.