Slightly thicker than #4 Braid, it is about the weight of two strands of cotton embroidery floss. It comes in basic metallic colors plus antique (V), hi lustre (HL), holographic (L), corded (C) and glow in the dark (F). It is used straight off the reel (not plied or separated). Very popular for cross stitch, needlepoint and embroidery.
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Slightly thicker than #4 Braid, this round thread is approximately .50mm in diameter.
Available in:
Bright, bold Hi Lustre colors (has "HL" in color number), 62% polyester, 38% nylon
Muted, antiqued Vintage colors (has "V" in color number), 64% polyester, 36% nylon
Prismatic Holographic colors (has "L" in color number), 100% polyester
Fun glow-in-the-dark colors (has "F" in color number), 80% polyester, 20% nylon
Classic, standard Basic colors (no letters in color number), 65% polyester, 35% nylon
The basic metallic colors (no letter in the color numbers) are the softest. The colors with letters in the color numbers may be slightly thicker or slightly stiffer.
IN NEEDLEWORK: Kreinik Fine #8 Braid is a high quality metallic thread used in cross stitch (ideal on 14-count Aida), needlepoint (popular for light coverage on 18-mesh canvas), crochet, knitting, weaving, crazy quilting, embroidery, scrapbooking, card making and more. Cross stitchers can use #8 Braid in place of two strands of embroidery floss in most designs. Note that colors with a letter in the color number (ie, 002C, 002L) are slightly thicker and stiffer than a basic color (no letter in the color number); you may need to use a needle with a larger eye with these colors.
IN WEAVING: Sett 24 epi
IN CROCHET & KNITTING: Superfine, light fingering weight. Needle/Hook size: 000 to 3, 1.6mm+
CARE: Hand and machine washable; tumble dry on low. Do not iron directly onto the metallic; use a press cloth. Note: some colors like red may bleed, so we recommend testing a swatch before washing your entire project.
Would this product be useful in your business (ie, manufacturing, teaching, retail)? If so, you could benefit from bulk quantities at wholesale pricing. To open a wholesale account, we require a copy of your business license on file. Send a copy along with your business name and contact info to:
Rainbow Gallery (owner of Kreinik threads), 2860 North Ontario Street, Burbank CA 91504 USA
