100% mercerized Egyptian long staple cotton. Compare to both DMC and Anchor brand perle cotton, Prescencia Perle cotton is a more substantial thread, is mercerized for an exceptionally high luster and is carefully plied to resist splitting. Colorfast, Bleachfast and Shrinkfast.Suggested Uses of Perle Size 12: Punchneedle Embroidery; Hardanger; Big-stitch Hand Quilting; Tatting; Machine Embroidery (with large-eyed needle). 5 gram equal 58 yard (53 meters).