The color number is printed on the bottom label, so you will never lose track of what color is on the spool. Spools eliminate the need to rewind the floss onto cards. Floss rolls smoothly off the spool and doesn’t tangle or knot when pulling out a length to work with. Storage is neat and tidy with spools- no more piles of tangled floss. Anchor; Spools are available 438 solid colors and 12 multi-colors on 10.9 yard (10 m) spools- -25% more floss than skeins. Plus 20 popular colors are available on a 32.8 yard (30 meter) spool. Anchor floss is a superior 6-strand embroidery thread made from extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton, double mercerized for a brilliant luster and smooth finish. Use this handy Anchor; color conversion tool for shade recommendations for your embroidery patterns. Shade recommendations to be used only as guide, and not as a direct matching or identical. Our spools are made from polypropylene which is a Class 5 recyclable. Check your local facility to see which plastics they accept. Shop Floss