DMC Pearl Cotton size 8 balls are luminous cotton threads. It is highly mercerized and non-divisible, soft and silky, and ideal for embroidery, needlepoint, hardanger, blackwork, redwork, pulled thread, smocking, applique, crochet, and other types of creative stitchery. They are 100% colorfast and can be washed frequently without fading. 87 yards per ball.