Needlepoint Silk is reeled, not spun, making the filaments longer and of higher quality. They manufacture their own silk, allowing them to maintain quality and insure availability. 5 meters, 8 ply.
Also known as a blending filament, this fine, sparkly metallic thread is available in a wide variety of colors. When used in the same needle with silk or cotton it bonds to whatever else you put it with.
Is not slippery to use in hand embroidery. Several plies can be put together in the same needle to achieve desired coverage on fabric or canvas. 50 meter spools.
"Nishikiito" is the cosmo brand metallic thread for hand embroidery. This thread is crafted in Kyoto, Japan with the same techniques to produce the gold thread used in traditional Japanese clothing.