DMC Cebelia is a superior quality crochet thread made from combed cotton. It is 100% colourfast and fade resistant. During the manufacturing process, the thread is combed, singed by flame and then double mercerized. It is this double mercerizing which gives it its brilliance and strength. 50 grams and approximately 540 metres. Product images used with kind permission of Leutenegger, DMC's Australian distributor.