Cotton thread is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres,
suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing,
crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, and ropemaking.
[1] Thread is a type of Cotton thread intended for sewing by hand or machine.
Modern manufactured sewing threads may be finished with wax or
other lubricants to withstand the stresses involved in sewing.
[2] Embroidery threads are Cotton threads specifically designed for
hand or machine embroidery.