• two-thread
• not divisible
• not mercerized
• not turned very much
• consists of relatively short fibers
• not very tear-resistant

It takes its name from the Danish artist Gerda Bengtson. Originally a painter of naturalistic plant motifs, she wanted people to start Stitching again and created cross-stitch patterns for flower and herb pictures. For these works, she had a cotton yarn made that was dyed with vegetable dyes. Still known today as Flower Thread, it is now dyed almost exclusively with chemical dyes.

Due to its matt surface, it creates a very nice contrast when used in a surface with, for example, high-gloss Soie Ovale, Soie de Paris or Viscose Press.