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Skein
A skein is a package of six-strand embroidery floss held together by a small paper tube. This tube has information regarding brand and colour on it and should be kept until a design is finished (just in case you accidentally run out and need to get new supplies).
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- Industry/Domain: Textiles
- Category: Fibers & stitching
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