---
product_id: 38494878
title: "117-986 6 Strand Embroidery Cotton Floss, Very Dark Forest Green, 8.7-Yard"
brand: "dmc"
price: "€ 11.03"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Dmc"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/38494878-117-986-6-strand-embroidery-cotton-floss-very-dark-forest
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
---

# Double mercerized sheen Very dark forest green 6-strand versatility 117-986 6 Strand Embroidery Cotton Floss, Very Dark Forest Green, 8.7-Yard

**Brand:** dmc
**Price:** € 11.03
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧵 Elevate your embroidery game with rich color and endless versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 117-986 6 Strand Embroidery Cotton Floss, Very Dark Forest Green, 8.7-Yard by dmc
- **How much does it cost?** € 11.03 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/38494878-117-986-6-strand-embroidery-cotton-floss-very-dark-forest)

## Best For

- dmc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dmc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Length:** 8.7 yards of premium floss to fuel your creative flow
- • **Lush Forest Hue:** Deep, very dark forest green that elevates every embroidery project
- • **Sheen That Lasts:** Double mercerized cotton for exceptional shine and durability
- • **Tailor Your Stitch:** 6 easily separable strands for custom thread thickness and texture
- • **Fade-Resistant Brilliance:** Colors stay vibrant wash after wash, no fading fears

## Overview

This 8.7-yard skein of 100% cotton embroidery floss features six easily separable strands made from double mercerized fibers, delivering exceptional sheen and durability. The very dark forest green color is fade-resistant and washable, perfect for professional-quality stitching that lasts.

## Description

This floss is a brilliant six-strand embroidery thread made from double mercerized to give it exceptional sheen and long staple 100-percent cotton fibers. The highly resistant dyes are carefully selected to ensure that the thread does not fade as a result of washing or exposure to light. Comprised of 6 easily separable strands so you can vary your stitching results depending on the number of strands used. In an 8 meter skein put-up. Colors are washable and fade resistant. Preferably use a mild soap at all times. After washing, wrap the embroidery in a towel to remove excess water, then dry flat. Place the embroidery on a clean cloth, preferably while still damp and iron on the reverse side, at the temperature setting recommended for the fabric. Available in very dark forest green color. Measures 8.7-yard length.

Review: Exactly what I needed and delivered next day! - It was exactly what I needed to complete a vintage pattern. The embroidery floss was delivered the next morning after ordering.
Review: Quick Reliable Delivery - Quick, reliable delivery of a high quality product.

## Features

- 100% Cotton
- This floss is a brilliant six-strand embroidery thread
- Made from double mercerized to give it exceptional sheen and long staple 100-percent cotton fibers
- Comprised of 6 easily separable strands so you can vary your stitching results depending on the number of strands used
- Colors are washable and fade resistant
- Available in very dark forest green color; measures 8.7-yards length

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001DTKTS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #102,239 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #225 in Embroidery Floss |
| Brand | DMC |
| Brand Name | DMC |
| Color | Very Dark Forest Green |
| Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size | 2 millimeters |
| Compatible Crochet Hook US Size | I-9 |
| Compatible Knitting Needle Metric Size | 6 millimeters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 109 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00077540053414 |
| Item Length | 314.96 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Manufacturer | Notions - In Network |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 117-986 |
| Material | Cotton |
| Material Composition | Cotton 100 |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Model Number | 117-986 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Dry Flat |
| UPC | 077540053414 |
| Unit Count | 26.1 Feet |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DMC
- **Color:** Very Dark Forest Green
- **Compatible Knitting Needle Metric Size:** 6 Millimeters
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00077540053414
- **Item Length:** 314.96 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 0.01 Pounds
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Material Composition:** Cotton 100
- **Product Care Instructions:** Dry Flat
- **UPC:** 077540053414

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I needed and delivered next day!
*by C***R on April 6, 2026*

It was exactly what I needed to complete a vintage pattern. The embroidery floss was delivered the next morning after ordering.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick Reliable Delivery
*by M***L on March 3, 2026*

Quick, reliable delivery of a high quality product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Replacement thread
*by C***E on June 26, 2024*

This was the perfect thread color I needed to replace thread.

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*Product available on Desertcart Greece*
*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-10-16*