DMC Perlé No. 8 embroidery thread in cactus green (580) has a greyish olive tone, often associated with natural and military motifs and more understated designs. It is made from 100% mercerized cotton, using a combing, flame singeing, and double mercerization process, resulting in a thread with a subtle pearly sheen and good resistance to wear. This is a non-divisible thread, which facilitates stitch control without the need to separate strands. Each skein weighs 10g and is 80 meters long, with a colorfast and wash-resistant finish. It is suitable for traditional embroidery, cross-stitch, hardanger, richelieu, blackwork, redwork, smocking, appliqué, and crochet, and is a very useful color for natural and earthy-toned designs.