Retors du Nord is French for "twisted thread from the North", the traditional home of the French textile industry. This 100% cotton thread is a 4-ply embroidery thread, and the plies can be separated easily, making it ideal for almost any type of embroidery or cross-stitch. This box set contains 96 colors (!) which makes it an amazing gift for lovers of color. 20 meters on each card. (Please note: we also sell the colors individually, you can find them by clicking "view more embroidery thread" below).