Hand-dyed 100% silk, 12 ply, strandable, with 7 yards (6.4 meters) per skein which separates into 3 groups of 4-ply. Before stitching separate and put together the desired number of ply. For needlepoint use 4-ply on 18 count canvas and 6 to 8 ply on 12 to 13 count canvas. For cross-stitch use 1-ply on 30 count or finer, 2-ply on 28 count linen, or 4-ply on 18 count. Made in the USA.