DMC Perlé No. 8 embroidery thread in blue (798) features an intense and classic tone, widely used in maritime motifs, anchors, monograms, and nautical-inspired designs. It is a 100% mercerized cotton thread, combed, flame-singed, and mercerized twice, guaranteeing a uniform pearly sheen and a smooth surface that doesn't pill or fray. Because it is not divisible, it always maintains the same thickness, facilitating stitch tension control throughout the project. It comes in a 10g skein with 80 meters and is colorfast. It is suitable for traditional embroidery, cross-stitch, hardanger, richelieu, blackwork, redwork, smocking, appliqué, and fine crochet, making it a popular choice for towels, linens, and decorative pieces with marine motifs.