cotton thread

Soft stitching material

Cotton thread is thread spun from cotton fibers, used for sewing, embroidery, and other textile work.

It's softer and less slippery than synthetic thread, making it easier to handle but less strong under tension.

She threaded the needle with white cotton thread.

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sewing kit · stitch · cross stitch · bobbin · fabric · embroidery · floss · strand · weave · thimble · linen · yarn · fiber · spindle · seam · darning · muslin · calico

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material composition

cotton threadnylon thread

Synthetic fiber for sewing

metallic thread · silk thread · synthetic fiber · wool yarn · man-made fiber

natural vs. synthetic origin

cotton threadsynthetic fiber

Chemically produced textile strand

nylon · polyester · acrylic · spandex · man-made fiber

fiber thickness/structure

cotton threadrope

Thick twisted fibers

cable · hawser · twine · ribbon

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cotton, thread, cottons, cottony, threads, threaded, threading, threader

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G