Venne Mercerised Egyptian Cotton - Ne 20/2 (Nm 34/2) - 100g
It’s frustrating when your yarn lacks consistency or sheen, especially in fine work like lace, topstitching, or embroidery. Venne’s Ne 20/2 mercerised Egyptian cotton solves that with silky smoothness, strength, and over 100 rich colours. It’s a dependable, lustrous thread you’ll turn to again and again for detailed projects.
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When you’re working at a fine scale—lace, bobbin work, delicate embroidery—you need a thread that behaves beautifully. Too often, cotton yarns can feel dull, split easily, or show wear while you’re still halfway through your project. And nothing throws off a rhythm like second-guessing your materials.
Venne’s mercerised Egyptian cotton offers a reassuring clarity to your process. Made from long-staple Egyptian fibre and spun with a tight 2-ply twist, it glides evenly through needles, shuttles, and bobbins. The mercerisation brings a soft glow to each strand, making it a joy to work with, whether you’re weaving yardage or adding intricate topstitching. Available in over 100 vibrant shades, it offers both a wide range and reliability.
You’ll feel the difference in the way your project flows—from the first thread to the final detail. The yarn supports precision, holds tension well, and adds a subtle elegance to your finished work. It’s not just about colour and texture—it’s about feeling confident in your hands and proud of what you’ve made.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Made from long-staple Egyptian cotton: Naturally strong and silky
- Mercerised finish: Beautiful lustre and smooth texture, reminiscent of silk
- Tightly twisted 2-ply: Resists fraying and handles tension beautifully
- Ideal for lace, weaving & embroidery: Perfect for fine detail work
- Available in 113 colours: Deep, vibrant shades for limitless creative expression
- Smooth yarn delivery: Supplied on 100g cones (may ship as 2 x 50g if needed)
1 x 100g cone of Venne Mercerised Egyptian Cotton (may be split into 2 x 50g cones depending on stock)
- Fibre Content: 100% Mercerised Egyptian Cotton
- Yarn Count: Ne 20/2 (Nm 34/2)
- Ply: 2-ply with tight twist
- Yarn Weight: Lace (0)
- Unit Weight: 100g cone (may be supplied as 2 x 50g)
- Length per Unit: 1700m / 1840yds
- Meters per Kilo: 17,000m
- Yards per Pound: 8433yds
- Origin: Egyptian cotton, processed and dyed in the Netherlands
Ne 20/2 refers to the English cotton count system, where "20" indicates the fineness of the yarn and "2" means it is a 2-ply yarn. "Nm 34/2" is the metric count, meaning the yarn has 34 meters per gram, plied into two strands for strength and durability.
Yes, Venne's mercerised Egyptian cotton is specifically designed for weaving. It is strong, smooth, and produces lightweight yet durable fabrics with a silk-like sheen, making it ideal for table linens, clothing, and decorative textiles.
While primarily used for weaving, its fine weight makes it suitable for lace knitting and crochet. It creates delicate, lightweight fabrics with excellent stitch definition, ideal for intricate lacework and summer garments.
Machine wash gently in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry to maintain the yarn’s lustre and prevent stretching. Avoid bleach and harsh detergents to preserve its sheen and strength.
Suggested setts vary based on the weave structure. For plain weave, a sett of 30 ends per inch (epi) is recommended. For twill and satin weaves, a higher sett of 36–48 epi may be used for a finer, denser fabric.
Mercerised cotton has minimal shrinkage due to its finishing process, but slight shrinkage may still occur. It is always advisable to sample, weave, and wash a test swatch before beginning a large project.
Yes, mercerised cotton absorbs dyes exceptionally well, resulting in bright, long-lasting colors. Fibre-reactive dyes are recommended for the best color fastness and even absorption.
Mercerisation strengthens the cotton fibres, enhances dye absorption, and adds a silk-like sheen. It also reduces linting and pilling, making the yarn more durable and smooth for weaving, knitting, or embroidery.
Egyptian cotton is known for its long-staple fibres, making it stronger, smoother, and more lustrous than regular cotton. This results in a softer yarn with enhanced durability and color retention, ideal for high-quality textiles.