DMC 115 3-3042 Pearl Cotton Thread, Light Antique Violet This pearl cotton thread is soft, silky, does not fluff or kink Made of 100-percent long fiber cotton finest This thread have double mercerising which gives it its beautiful pearlised sheen After washing, wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat Available in light antique violet color, measures 16.4-yard in length and fits size 3 needle