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href="/wiki/File:Embroidery_thread.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Embroidery_thread.jpg/220px-Embroidery_thread.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="306" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Embroidery_thread.jpg/330px-Embroidery_thread.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Embroidery_thread.jpg/440px-Embroidery_thread.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1864" data-file-height="2596" /></a><figcaption>Embroidery thread, left to right: No. 5 perle cotton (<span title="French-language text"><i lang="fr">coton perlé</i></span>), matte cotton embroidery yarn, tapestry wool, cotton stranded embroidery floss</figcaption></figure> <p><b>Embroidery thread</b> is <a href="/wiki/Yarn" title="Yarn">yarn</a> that is manufactured or hand-<a href="/wiki/Spinning_(textiles)" title="Spinning (textiles)">spun</a> specifically for <a href="/wiki/Embroidery" title="Embroidery">embroidery</a> and other forms of <a href="/wiki/Needlework" title="Needlework">needlework</a>. Embroidery thread often differs widely, coming in many different <a href="/wiki/Fiber" title="Fiber">fiber</a> types, colors and weights. </p><p>Threads for hand embroidery include:<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li><b>Crewel yarn</b> (also known as <b>crewel wool</b> or <b>French wool</b>)<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup> is a fine 2-ply yarn of <a href="/wiki/Wool" title="Wool">wool</a> or, less often, a wool-like <a href="/wiki/Acrylic_fiber" title="Acrylic fiber">acrylic</a>. Strands may be separated or combined; it is commonly used for delicate embroidery.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup></li> <li><b>Embroidery floss</b> or <b>stranded cotton</b> is a loosely twisted, slightly <a href="/wiki/Gloss_(material_appearance)" class="mw-redirect" title="Gloss (material appearance)">glossy</a> 6-strand thread, usually of <a href="/wiki/Cotton" title="Cotton">cotton</a> but also manufactured in <a href="/wiki/Silk" title="Silk">silk</a>, <a href="/wiki/Linen" title="Linen">linen</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Rayon" title="Rayon">rayon</a>. Cotton floss is the standard thread for <a href="/wiki/Cross-stitch" title="Cross-stitch">cross-stitch</a>, and is suitable for most embroidery excluding robust canvas embroidery.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup> Extremely shiny rayon floss is characteristic of <a href="/wiki/Brazilian_embroidery" title="Brazilian embroidery">Brazilian embroidery</a>. The strands of embroidery floss can be separated, and may be used alone or in combination with one another.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup> Historically, stranded silk embroidery threads were described as <i>sleaved</i> or <i>sleided</i> in the 16th century.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><b>Filoselle</b> is a historical term for embroidery floss made using the leftover waste from reeled silk.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><b>Matte embroidery cotton</b> (or its French name, <b><span title="French-language text"><i lang="fr">coton à broder</i></span></b>) is a matte-finish (not glossy) twisted 5-ply thread.</li> <li><b>Medici</b> or <i><b>broder medici</b></i> is a fine, light-weight wool thread formerly manufactured by <a href="/wiki/DMC_(Company)" class="mw-redirect" title="DMC (Company)">DMC Group</a>.</li> <li><b>Metallic embroidery threads</b> are threads with metallic elements; these may be synthetic or <a href="/wiki/Goldwork_(embroidery)" title="Goldwork (embroidery)">real metal</a>. Metallic threads range from a synthetic yarn with metallic elements worked in, to real precious metal threads that do not feature any yarn at all:<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup> <ul><li><b>Bullion</b> is a hollow metallic thread consisting of wire coiled into a spring, which does not retract when stretched. It can be cut into short lengths and worked like a large bead, and is not pulled through the fabric.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 227, 230">: 227, 230 </span></sup></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Gimp_(thread)" title="Gimp (thread)">Gimp</a></b> is similar to passing thread, but is of a heavier weight.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 227">: 227 </span></sup></li> <li><b>Lurex thread</b> is an imitation metal thread available in a wide range of colours and finishes. It is soft and easier to work with than real metal thread.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 227">: 227 </span></sup></li> <li><b>Passing thread</b> (or <b>Japanese gold/silver thread</b>) is a yarn that features a round metallic thread (which may be real silver or gold leaf, or imitation) wound around a core of silk, linen or cotton thread.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 227">: 227 </span></sup></li> <li><b>Plate</b> is a flat, ribbon-like strip of metal that is couched onto fabric using regular thread.</li> <li><b>Purl</b> is a finer, more closely-twisted version of bullion; it can also be cut into lengths and applied like a bead.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 227, 231">: 227, 231 </span></sup></li></ul></li> <li><b>Perle cotton</b> (also known as <b>pearl cotton</b>, or by the <a href="/wiki/French_(language)" class="mw-redirect" title="French (language)">French</a> <b><span title="French-language text"><i lang="fr">coton perlé</i></span></b>) is an S-twisted, 2-ply thread with high sheen, sold in five sizes or weights (No. 3, 5, 8, 12 and 16 (Finca), with 3 being the heaviest and 16 the finest). It is suitable for many different types of embroidery.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup></li> <li><b>Persian yarn</b> (also known as <b>Persian wool</b>)<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup> is a loosely twisted 3-strand yarn of wool or acrylic, often used for <a href="/wiki/Needlepoint" title="Needlepoint">needlepoint</a>. Each individual strand is 2-ply; the yarn can be separated or combined as required.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup></li> <li><b>Silk floss</b> is available in two different types: flat, which has no twist, or only the slightest amount,<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and twisted.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><b>Tapestry yarn</b> or <b>tapestry wool</b> is a tightly twisted 4-ply yarn that is relatively hard-wearing. The strands cannot be separated, and it is similar in weight to <a href="/wiki/Worsted" title="Worsted">worsted</a> yarn.<sup id="cite_ref-barnden_2-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barnden-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page / location: 26">: 26 </span></sup></li></ul> <p>Threads for <a href="/wiki/Machine_embroidery" title="Machine embroidery">machine embroidery</a> are usually of <a href="/wiki/Polyester" title="Polyester">polyester</a> or rayon (less often cotton or silk). </p><p>Threads, like <a href="/wiki/Textiles" class="mw-redirect" title="Textiles">textiles</a>, can contain compounds that may be harmful to humans. Many <a href="/wiki/Dye" title="Dye">dyes</a> have been shown to be <a href="/wiki/Allergen" title="Allergen">allergenic</a> and in some cases <a href="/wiki/Carcinogen" title="Carcinogen">carcinogenic</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Testing for the presence of these dyes, and other <a href="/wiki/Chemical_compound" title="Chemical compound">residual substances</a>, can be done at many commercial laboratories. </p><p>Certification to the <a href="/wiki/Oeko-tex_standard" class="mw-redirect" title="Oeko-tex standard">Oeko-tex standard</a> may also be applied for. 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title="Buttonhole stitch">Buttonhole</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Chain_stitch" title="Chain stitch">Chain stitch</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Couching" title="Couching">Couching and laid work</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cross_stitches" title="Cross stitches">Cross stitches</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Embroidery_stitch" title="Embroidery stitch">Embroidery stitch</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Featherstitch" title="Featherstitch">Featherstitch</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Holbein_stitch" title="Holbein stitch">Holbein</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Parisian_stitch" title="Parisian stitch">Parisian</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Running_stitch" class="mw-redirect" title="Running stitch">Running</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Satin_stitch" title="Satin stitch">Satin stitch</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sashiko_stitching" class="mw-redirect" title="Sashiko stitching">Sashiko</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Shisha_(embroidery)" title="Shisha (embroidery)">Shisha</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Straight_stitch" title="Straight stitch">Straight stitch</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tent_stitch" title="Tent stitch">Tent stitch</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Tools and materials</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Aida_cloth" title="Aida cloth">Aida cloth</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Embroidery_hoop" class="mw-redirect" title="Embroidery hoop">Embroidery hoop</a></li> <li><a class="mw-selflink selflink">Embroidery thread</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Even-weave" class="mw-redirect" title="Even-weave">Evenweave</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Perforated_paper" title="Perforated paper">Perforated paper</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Plainweave" title="Plainweave">Plainweave</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Plastic_canvas" title="Plastic canvas">Plastic canvas</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sampler_(needlework)" title="Sampler 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<li><span title="Japanese-language romanization"><i lang="ja-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Bunka_shishu" title="Bunka shishu">Bunka shishu</a></i></span></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kaitag_textiles" title="Kaitag textiles">Kaitag</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kantha" title="Kantha">Kantha</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kasuti" title="Kasuti">Kasuti</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Korean_embroidery" title="Korean embroidery">Korean</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Macedonian_embroidery" title="Macedonian embroidery">Macedonian</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountmellick_embroidery" title="Mountmellick embroidery">Mountmellick</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Nakshi_kantha" title="Nakshi kantha">Nakshi kantha</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Persian_embroidery" title="Persian embroidery">Persian</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Rasht_embroidery" title="Rasht embroidery">Rasht</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sermeh_embroidery" title="Sermeh embroidery">Sermeh</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sistan_embroidery" title="Sistan embroidery">Sistan</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Zardozi" title="Zardozi">Zardozi</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Opus_Anglicanum" title="Opus Anglicanum">Opus Anglicanum</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rushnyk" title="Rushnyk">Rushnyk</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sewed_muslin" title="Sewed muslin">Sewed muslin</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ukrainian_embroidery" title="Ukrainian embroidery">Ukrainian</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Vietnamese_embroidery" title="Vietnamese embroidery">Vietnamese</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Vyshyvanka" title="Vyshyvanka">Vyshyvanka</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Embroideries</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Butler-Bowden_Cope" class="mw-redirect" title="Butler-Bowden Cope">Butler-Bowden Cope</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry" title="Bayeux Tapestry">Bayeux Tapestry</a></li> 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title="Leon Conrad">Leon Conrad</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Shahin_Ebrahimzadeh-Pezeshki" title="Shahin Ebrahimzadeh-Pezeshki">Shahin Ebrahimzadeh-Pezeshki</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kaffe_Fassett" title="Kaffe Fassett">Kaffe Fassett</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Juanita_Growing_Thunder_Fogarty" title="Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty">Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Constance_Howard_(artist)" title="Constance Howard (artist)">Constance Howard</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Marilyn_Leavitt-Imblum" title="Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum">Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Lesage" title="François Lesage">François Lesage</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ann_Macbeth" title="Ann Macbeth">Ann Macbeth</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/May_Morris" title="May Morris">May Morris</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jessie_Newbery" title="Jessie Newbery">Jessie Newbery</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mahtab_Norouzi" title="Mahtab Norouzi">Mahtab Norouzi</a></li> <li><a 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title="Embroiderers' Guild">Embroiderers' Guild (UK)</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Embroiderers%27_Guild_of_America" title="Embroiderers' Guild of America">Embroiderers' Guild of America</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Embroidery_Software_Protection_Coalition" title="Embroidery Software Protection Coalition">Embroidery Software Protection Coalition</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Needlework_Development_Scheme" title="Needlework Development Scheme">Needlework Development Scheme</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Royal_School_of_Needlework" title="Royal School of Needlework">Royal School of Needlework</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Wemyss_School_of_Needlework" title="Wemyss School of Needlework">Wemyss School of Needlework</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Chung_Young_Yang_Embroidery_Museum" title="Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum">Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum </a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Han_Sang_Soo_Embroidery_Museum" title="Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum">Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum</a></li></ul> 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