12 skeins of our 100% cotton embroidery floss is a six strand divisible thread made from premium Egyptian long-staple fibers. This high quality thread is made up of six easily separated strands, which allows you to customize the thickness of the thread by choosing the number of strands. Each skein has 8.75 yards and is 100% colorfast and fade resistant. Double mercerized for a lustrous sheen. It is ideal for hand embroidery, friendship bracelets, tassels, needlepoint, tying quilts and many more craft projects. 26s/2 thread weight.