item #: NS-18J 21/10x2 silk organzine (degummed) content: 100% silk yardage: approx. 1400 yds. (1260 mts.)/skein regular price: $14.90/oz. (NEW PRICE FROM 7/21/2008) weight: lace/weaving unit size: approx. 1.8-2.5 oz. skein suggested epi for weaving: 40-80 (or more) suggested needle size for knitting: N/A (may be #000?) Finally getting up to the lace knitter's weight.. Beautiful as warp or weft yarn for weavers. Dyes wonderfully, too. (but please be cautious when you unwind the dyed skein. It is tangled. You must have an appropriate swift and also a winder.) If you are not dyeing the skein, please request to have it wound on a cone. It will save you HOURS & DAYS of your time. ($5.00 per skein winding charge applies) "Organzine" means generally a balanced twist (ply).