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Home > DMC Products > F.A.Q.   Click on a question... see our answer! DMC thread has exceptional quality, which has been proven by the generations of women who have chosen DMC thread for its remarkable colorfastness and resistance over time. Handed down from mother to daughter, and sought out by collectors, the precious stitched pieces and delicate samplers have defied time and beautifully written each family's personal history and heritage. 1. Information on DMC threads and fabrics: COTTON THREADS: - What fibers are used for DMC Mouliné Stranded Cotton and DMC Pearl Cotton thread? - What gives this cotton thread its shiny and silky appearance? - Why is the thread so beautiful? - Can a stitched piece withstand time and light? - Will I damage my stitched piece if I wash it? - Is the color consistent from one skein to another, for the same thread reference? DMC LINEN THREAD: - Why has DMC launched a linen thread? - Is Linen Mouliné as resistant to light and washing as cotton thread? OTHER NEEDLEWORK THREAD: - Will the metallic thread lose its sheen over time? DMC FABRIC: - What makes Aida fabric hold up so well? 2. Recommendations for use and responses to your questions: - What length of thread should I use in my needle? - Is there a specific threading method to prevent certain thread from slipping? - Should I wash my skeins before using them? - How should I wash a stitched piece? - What do the "wash & care" symbols stand for? - What temperatures do the following symbols correspond to: 40°C, 60°C, and 95°C? - When the symbols are different for the fabric and thread, which one should I choose? - Can I use chlorine bleach when washing my stitched pieces? What amount? - How should I dry my stitched pieces? - How should I iron my stitched pieces? - What can I do if my thread bleeds? - What can I do if my white thread turns yellow? - What is the difference between the White and B5200 thread? - What is a dye bath number? - Why should I use the same dye bath number for my needlework project? - Are the dyes used by DMC safe? (non carcinogenic, non allergenic?) - How are the DMC thread numbers classified? - Why should I use the DMC colour cards? - How can I find a thread by color family? - How can I find a thread color, using its number? - What do the letters in front of the thread numbers correspond to?

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