Fujix Fine [Hand Sewing Thread] #40 100m [Material] 100% Polyester (Z-twist) [Length] 100m [Recommended Needle Size] Silk needle 6-9, Milliner's needle 4-9 [Colors] Black (3), Color No. 295 (2), Color No. 770, 749, 353, 340, 284, 254, 90 (1 each) Total: 9 colors, 12 pieces A new sensation in silk-like hand sewing thread. Ideal for hand sewing (hemming) synthetic kimonos (such as Sil-look kimonos) and various clothing fabrics. Can be used for both Japanese and Western sewing, and general crafts. Although it is a new, unused item, it has been stored at home for a long time, and some of the cardboard backing is stained (the thread itself is packaged, so it is clean). Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this.