Gutermann Cotton 100m 588 combines fine strength with a silk-like lustre, ideal for those who prefer sewing with natural fibres. This versatile thread is perfect for both hand and machine sewing, excelling in lock and step seams, overlock and safety seams, underwear, buttonholes, sewing on buttons, as well as ornamental and decorative stitches. Its soft, supple texture ensures smooth sewing, while its tear and abrasion resistance guarantees durability. Elastic and extendible, it remains light-resistant and colour-fast over time. Best used with universal needles sized 60 to 80, this 100% mercerized cotton thread delivers reliable, high-quality results every time.