DMC Pearl Cotton Balls Size 8, Variegated Perle Cotton Balls, highly mercerized, non-divisible, lustrous 100% cotton thread. Soft, silky, does not fluff or kink, and 100% colorfast. Ideal for embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, blackwork, and more. Each ball is about 80 meters and 10gr. Wash gently with mild soap, dry flat, and iron from the back with a damp cloth. DMC has been a trusted choice for embroiderers for over 250 years, with subsidiaries and distributors in 100 countries and products sold in 130 countries. Made in Mulhouse, France with high environmental standards.