EMBROIDERY THREAD

'Embroidery thread' is yarn that is manufactured or hand-spun specifically for embroidery and other forms of needlework.
Threads for hand embroidery include:^[1]

★ 'Embroidery floss' or 'stranded cotten' is a loosely twisted, slightly glossy 6-strand thread, usually of cotton but also manufactured in silk and rayon. Cotton floss is the standard thread for cross-stitch. Extremely shiny rayon floss is characteristic of Brazilian embroidery.

★ 'Perle cotton', 'pearl cotton', or French 'coton perlé' is an S-twisted, 2-ply thread with high sheen, sold in three sizes or weights (No. 3, 5, and 8, with 3 being the heaviest).

★ 'Matte embroidery cotton' or French 'coton à broder' is a matte-finish (not glossy) twisted 5-ply thread.

★ 'Medici' or 'broder medici' is a fine, light-weight wool thread formerly manufactured by DMC Group

★ 'Crewel yarn' is a fine 2-ply yarn of wool or a (less often) wool-like acrylic

★ 'Persian yarn' is a loosely twisted 3-strand yarn of wool or acrylic, often used for needlepoint

★ 'Tapestry yarn' or 'tapestry wool' is a tightly twisted 4-ply yarn
Threads for machine embroidery are usually of polyester or rayon (less often cotton or silk).

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Notes

1. Reader's Digest ''Complete Guide to Needlework''. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8, p. 8

References

★ Reader's Digest ''Complete Guide to Needlework''. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (March 1992). ISBN 0-89577-059-8

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★ Machine Embroidery Threads - Polyester embroidery thread, rayon thread & metallic embroidery thread.