100% rayon (viscose thread wound tightly around a cotton core). Gimp lends itself to all types of hand or machine embroidery. Couch it, use it as tiny cording, or perfect for French knots or raised chain band etc. Hand dyed by Jacinta Leishman in many colours exclusive to us.   gimp the creature pdf here Needles suggestions Use   Gold Eye Milliners #15   or   Birch Chenille Needles