This is Mettler's most popular multi-use thread, soft and lustrous, colorfast and fade/shrink resistant. Can be used for both machine and hand sewing - great for garment sewing, quilt piecing and machine quilting. Suggested needle: 70/10 or 80/12. Mettler Silk Finish thread, 164 yard spool. 50 weight/3 ply, 100% Egyptian long staple, mercerized cotton. Ecru, color #516/1160