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DMC Mouline Special Stranded Cotton
In
1850, the Dollfus family made the first mercerized cotton. One and a half
centuries later, the DMC Mouline Special has become the most widely used thread in the world, favorite among stitchers, and
synonymous with creativity, quality and savoir-faire.Made up of six easily separable strands, it is easy to
use on all kinds of fabrics, even the most delicate. It can be used to
achieve various effects, depending on the number of strands chosen. The colors can also be mixed. GMT Mouline Special comes in 465 different
shades that can be combined together or with a strand of DMC Metallic
Floss.
ref: 117
material: Finest 100% long fiber cotton, mercerised
for a high lustre, silky finish.
sizes: n° 25
colours: 464 of which 37 are variegated.
Colours are washable and fade resistant
length of thread: 8m/8.7yd, pull skein
product format/weight: 21.9g
min. tensile: 7 400g
wash & care: Care must be taken to take into account
the fabric onto which the embroidery floss has been stitched. Preferably
use a mild soap at all times. After washing,
wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water,
then dry flat. Place the embroidery on a clean cloth, preferably while
still damp, and iron on the reverse side, at the temperature setting recommended for the fabric.
stitches: cross stitch, back stitch, half stitch.
Also satin stitch and other embroidery stitches.
hook or needle: Varies, depending on fabric and technique.
Check your diagram or pattern for the correct needle size
useful hints: Add DMC art 1008 Rayon Floss or DMC metallic
floss (Article 317) to your embroidery cotton to add light
and to give a special effect to your work.
colour card: W100C
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