Originally Posted by
Prism99
Just want to mention that Mettler cotton thread is not silk wrapped. It is silk "finish", which simply means that they polish the cotton.
This is a common misconception. As you say, it's the finish - the thread is 100% cotton. Incredibly, I actually heard one of the assistants in my LQS say it was 'finished with silk'. I did (politely) correct her - she was astounded and had been telling this to customers for years..........