304 Gold Nugget is a Madeira Metallic No. 40 (Art. 9842) metallic thread, Smooth (soft and flexible) type, size 40 (240 dtex). Made for machine embroidery and quilting, it also works well by hand: thread two or more strands in the needle, depending on the fabric and the coverage you want, for cross stitch, French knots, petit point and traditional embroidery. The Snap spool holds 200 m (219 yd).
The Metallic No. 40 range brings together four thread types — Smooth, Brilliant, Sparkling and Soft — each with its own sheen and composition; those of this colour are listed in the table. Below you will find the nearest shades, useful when replacing a colour.