DMC Pearl Cotton, is a heavily mercerized, non-divisible lustrous stranded cotton thread for cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, Hardanger, blackwork, redwork, thread, needlepoint, punch strip, smocking, applique and more. This soft, silky thread does not pill or kink and provides volume and dimension. 100% colorfast. 100% cotton. 27 yards. Size 5. Color white.