Feature●40 Wt, 2 ply cotton thread, 1,094 yards cone●Recommended needle: 80/12 microtex/sharps●or universal, 75/11 or 90/14 for quilting●For long-arm quilting, use 3.5 or 4.0 needle●Best thread for machine quiltingDescription 100% Long Staple Mercerized Egyptian Cotton. For machine quilting, machine embroidery and serging.