A highly mercerized, twisted, non-divisible, lustrous 100% cotton thread suitable for needlepoint, weaving, quilt-tying, and other crafts. Size 3 is the heaviest (thickest) of DMC's coton perlé line.
DMC's Article 115-5 (skeins), and 116-5 (balls). Skeins are 27 yards, balls are 49 yards.