Embroidery thread is
yarn that is manufactured or hand-
spun specifically for
embroidery and other forms of
needlework.Threads for hand embroidery include:
Embroidery floss or stranded cotten is a loosely twisted, slightly
glossy 6-strand thread, usually of
cotton but also manufactured in
silk and
rayon. Cotton floss is the standard thread for
cross-stitch. Extremely shiny rayon floss is characteristic of
Brazilian embroidery.Perle cotton, pearl cotton, or
French coton perlé is an S-twisted, 2-ply thread with high sheen, sold in three sizes or weights (No. 3, 5, and 8, with 3 being the heaviest).Matte embroidery cotton or French coton à broder is a
matte-finish (not glossy) twisted 5-ply thread.Medici or broder medici is a fine, light-weight wool thread formerly manufactured by DMC GroupCrewel yarn is a fine 2-ply yarn of
wool or a (less often) wool-like
acrylicPersian yarn is a loosely twisted 3-strand yarn of wool or acrylic, often used for
needlepointTapestry yarn or tapestry wool is a tightly twisted 4-ply yarn
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