KINGSTAR METALLIC EMBROIDERY THREAD LIGHT PURPLE 1000M 40WTUse KingStar as any other high quality embroidery thread. No need for a special needle or slower running speeds. KingStar Metallic embroidery threads are colorfast and will not fade on your garment or project. KingStar Metallics have a polyester core and are wrapped in rice paper with a metallic finish. The high quality thread doesn't kink as it unwinds from the spool and runs smoothly through the thread pre tensioners, resulting in fewer thread