DMC Perle Cotton Info for Sizes 3, 5, 8 and 12



DMC Perle Cotton Information for Skeins and Balls

DMC Perle cottons are available in skeins (sizes 3 and 5) and balls (sizes 5, 8 and 12). The 3 and 5 colour ranges are the same for the skeins, but are restricted for the balls. The colour numbers and their shades are the same as for DMC Stranded Cotton, but not all stranded cotton numbers/shades are available in the Perle cotton ranges.

The one DMC W100T colour chart is applicable to stranded cotton skeins, Perle 3 skeins and Perle 5 skeins and balls.

To order DMC Perle cotton, select: Alternatively, go to DMC Threads or THREADS.

Perle Cotton Usage:
Ideal for a variety of different embroidery work eg tablecloths and napkins, smocking as well as edging work on bulkier embroidery (eg involving knot stitch, Palestrina stitch etc).

The Perle Cotton Thread Material
DMC Perle cotton is made of the finest 100% long fibre cotton. During the manufacturing process, the thread is combed, singed by flame and the double mercerised. It is this double mercerising which gives it its beautiful pearlised sheen. The thread is soft, silky, does not fluff or kink. Twists of 2 inseparable stands.

Wash and Care of Perle Cottons:
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.

On cotton and linen:
    - Washable at 95°C
    - Use chlorine diluted and in cold water only
    - Maximum iron temperature : 150°C
    - Dry cleanable
    - Can tumble dry
On synthetic fabrics:
    - Hand wash only
    - Use chlorine diluted and in cold water only
    - Dry cleanable
    - Iron on low heat only
    - Tumble dry low.
Needle:
    n° 3 = 18/20 blunt tip or 16 pointed tip
    n° 5 = 3/ 4 blunt tip or 18 pointed tip
    n° 8 = 5 blunt tip or 20 pointed tip
    n° 12 = 5/6 blunt tip
Stitches:
Embroidery, tatting, hardanger, smocking, weaving, appliqué, needlepoint, crochet, knitting.

Useful Hints:
The size numbers in pearl cotton refers to the meters per gram eg n° 3 = 3 meters per gram whilst n° 5 = 5 meters per gram so n° 3 is the thickest thread, whereas n° 12 is the finest size.


Credit: Some of the above information is taken from the DMC web site which contains a colour chart and much more extensive product information.