What are embroidery threads called?

Handicraft is a very complex and multifaceted art that will allow you to relax, enjoy the delicate process of creating masterpieces and fill your own home with cozy and sweet things that create an aura of comfort.

One of the areas of needlework is embroidery, with which you can create beautiful paintings, tapestries, original bedding and decorative capes for various items. What are embroidery threads called?

Name of embroidery thread

In the production of embroidered paintings, tablecloths, clothing and other products, floss threads are used. This is a special yarn that was obtained using hand spinning or industrial production.

Important! The main difference between floss is its strict compliance with the catalogs of a specific manufacturer. They present the entire color palette of available yarn.

The main manufacturers of embroidery yarn are:

• Madeira;
• DMC;
• Anchor.

Each company has its own color scheme, which differs from other manufacturers. If there is a need to replace threads from one manufacturer with cotton yarn from another manufacturer, the needlewoman needs to use the provided catalogs, which present small samples of available yarn.

Sometimes it becomes necessary to select a color; in this case, it is suggested to use a special color table that will help you choose the right color scheme. A conversion table can be provided with the threads or requested through the official manufacturer.

Types of embroidery threads

Depending on the composition, there are several types of floss. There are completely natural, synthetic or mixed ones, containing a certain percentage of natural and artificial fiber. Their classification is as follows:

• made of cotton (the most common type, made entirely of cotton and suitable for most types of embroidery);
• woolen (ideal for creating ornaments on pillows and making tapestries; they contain a large percentage of natural wool);
• linen (they look very beautiful for embroidery on a linen base or canvas, ideal for cross stitch);
• melange (threads capable of creating an original pattern, their peculiarity lies in different colors, from dark to light, along the entire length);
• satin (the thread is 100% viscose, the embroidery has a silky sheen);
• multicolor (one thread contains several harmonizing colors);
• mercerized (in the dark, when exposed to light, gives an unusual shine);
• kreinik (rare type, distinguished by a metallic sheen).

Besides, there are threads with different effects. Antique floss is very popular, imitating the colors of precious stones or the shine of pearls.