Anchor Soft Embroidery is a thick, extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton thread with a matt finish. It is ideally suited to canvas work and is also perfect for beginners and children due to its thickness and its smooth finish. Anchor Soft Embroidery is made from 5 tightly twisted strands of thread on 8m skeins. This soft, matt finish, color-fast thread is easy to work with so you can be sure children and beginners will have great fun and produce perfect results every time.