Embroidery thread may appear simple.
Yet every skein reflects countless decisions—from selecting the cotton to spinning, dyeing, finishing, and quality control. Those decisions influence not only how the thread looks, but also how it behaves in the needle, through the fabric, and throughout an entire project.
The best embroidery thread does not draw attention to itself. It simply allows every stitch to feel natural.
For more than a century, COSMO® has refined those details to create embroidery threads that combine Japanese craftsmanship with an enjoyable stitching experience.
Designed in Kyoto, Crafted with Care in Japan
COSMO®'s embroidery heritage began in 1924.
Designed in Kyoto and crafted with care in Japan—Made in Japan embroidery floss rooted in Kyoto—COSMO® Embroidery Floss has continued to evolve while remaining rooted in the belief that beautiful embroidery begins with beautiful materials.
That philosophy continues today in every skein.
The Qualities Behind Every Thread
Three qualities define COSMO® No. 25 Embroidery Floss.
Together, they influence how the thread feels in the hand, catches the light, and brings embroidery to life.
- Premium Cotton
- Silk-like Luster
- Lasting Color
Carefully Selected Extra-Long Staple Cotton
Everything begins with the fiber.
COSMO® Embroidery Floss is made from carefully selected extra-long staple cotton, valued for its strength, softness, and naturally smooth surface.
LECIEN carefully blends selected cotton fibers to achieve the balance embroidery requires. The longer fibers create a smoother strand that passes comfortably through fabric and needle while maintaining consistency from the first stitch to the last.
Smooth Construction for Comfortable Stitching
Comfort depends on more than the cotton itself.
Spinning, strand consistency, finishing, and careful inspection all contribute to how the thread behaves during stitching.
COSMO® No. 25 Embroidery Floss consists of six easily separable strands that adapt to different fabrics and techniques. They separate cleanly, pass smoothly through fabric, and help stitchers focus on the embroidery rather than the thread.
A Natural Silk-Like Luster
Beautiful embroidery begins long before the first stitch.
The naturally smooth surface of extra-long staple cotton, combined with careful finishing, gives COSMO® Embroidery Floss its characteristic silk-like luster.
Rather than creating an overly glossy appearance, this refined sheen adds depth and dimension while allowing the embroidery itself to remain the focus.
Colors Designed for Creative Expression
Color does more than decorate. It creates depth, texture, light, and shadow.
Introduced with 195 colors around 1950, the COSMO® palette has grown to include more than 500 embroidery floss colors, offering stitchers the freedom to create subtle transitions and expressive combinations across a wide variety of embroidery styles.
From botanical embroidery and landscapes to portraits, traditional motifs, and counted cross-stitch, closely related shades help create natural-looking gradations that bring designs to life.
The goal is not simply to offer more colors. It is to help makers find the right color when inspiration strikes.
Color That Remains Consistent
Embroidery projects are often completed over days, weeks, or even months.
Carefully controlled dyeing and quality control help maintain consistent color from skein to skein, making it easier to continue a project with confidence.
That consistency becomes especially valuable when replacing a skein, expanding an existing project, or returning to work after time away.
More Than Color
A skein of embroidery floss carries more than color.
It carries generations of Japanese craftsmanship, thoughtful material selection, and continuous refinement.
Every embroidery project begins with an idea. The thread should never stand in its way.