Fiber Details: A 100% polyester, single ply, slightly twisted thread in 44 colors. Matte vs shiny appearance Use "as is" off the card No need to strand the fiber or use a laying tool. 15 Yards Made in Japan Tips and Tricks: Use shorter strands as you work as this thread can untwist and fray. Avoid dragging thread across the canvas, use “stabbing method” of stitching, needle going in straight and pulling up/down through the canvas and not across the canvas. Allow your needle to hang from the canvas after 3-5 stitches to have the fiber naturally untwist as you work. Recommended Use: 18 mesh not recommended as the thread will fray as you pull it through the canvas. 13 mesh single strand in shorter lengths to avoid unraveling. Colors displayed in photos may vary based on monitor settings, and changes introduced during manufacturing. Photos are provided as a reference and not a guarantee of color tone.