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Thread Table: Silks (1 of 3) Key: DP=Dot Pitch in mm, Cols=Colours, W=weaving, L=lace, K=knitting, E=embroidery, C=craft

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Name	Maker/Supplier	DP	Range	Tex	Cols	USP	Other qualities	Problems	Uses	For
Italian silk/steel x1	Danish Yarn Purchasing Assocn, Habu	3	2–4	20	1	Very fine but retains shape	Easy to use on bobbins	Handle with care – once bent, lace cannot be flattened again	Extensive	W
Italian silk/steel x2	Danish Yarn Purchasing Assocn, Habu	5	4–6		1	Very fine but retains shape	Easy to use on bobbins	Handle with care – once bent, lace cannot be flattened again	Extensive	W
Italian silk/steel x3	Danish Yarn Purchasing Assocn, Habu	7	6–8		1	Very fine but retains shape	Easy to use on bobbins	Handle with care – once bent, lace cannot be flattened again	Extensive	W
Bart Francis Argentina x1	Bart Francis			20	Many	Strong, glossy, superb colours, plies well, very versatile	Luxurious	Availability	Various, incl. polar patterns	E
Bart Francis Argentina x2	Bart Francis	4	4–5		Many	Strong, glossy, superb colours, plies well, very versatile /td>	Luxurious	Availability	Various, incl. polar patterns	E
Bart Francis Argentina x3	Bart Francis	5	4–6		Many	Strong, glossy, superb colours, plies well, very versatile	Luxurious	Availability	Various, incl. polar patterns	E
Bart Francis Argentina x4	Bart Francis	6	3–7		Many	Strong, glossy, superb colours, plies well, very versatile	Luxurious	Availability	Various, incl. polar patterns	E
De Vere 18	De Vere	4	4–5	30	96	Good choice of colour and sizes	Strong and glossy, two spool sizes	All silk is expensive	Many; luxury gifts	E
Gütermann 100/3		4	4–5	30	Many	Extensive colour range	Silky sheen	Can snap at knot	Used in art laces	E
HWC spun silk	Hand Weaving Company	4		30	Various	Large spools, good colours	Economical			W