Mandarin is a beautiful and easy to use 100% bamboo floss that is divides in to 6 ply. Its semi-matte finish gives contrast to high gloss pearls and cotton floss. A bit softer than stranded cotton floss, it has many of the qualities of silk, yet is strong, easy to use, and doesn’t pill.  Needlepoint: 13-24Ct mesh, vary the number of plies to obtain the needed coverage.  Cross Stitch:  14-28Ct, 2ply  32Ct and up 1ply.