This is Mettler's most popular multi-use thread, soft and lustrous, colorfast, and both fade and shrink resistant. Can be used for both machine and hand sewing - great for garment sewing, quilt piecing and machine quilting. 'Basic Collection' set of 8 spools by Mettler. 50wt, 100% Egyptian long staple, mercerized cotton, 150m/164yd per spool.