The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 406 is a versatile embroidery thread designed for a variety of needlework projects. Made from 100% extra-long staple cotton, this thread provides the strength and smoothness needed for cross stitch, freestyle embroidery, canvas work, and counted thread techniques. Each 10g skein contains 8 meters of thread composed of 6 individual strands, allowing you to easily separate the fibers to adjust the thickness of your stitches based on the detail of your design. This specific color is equivalent to DMC 758 and Anchor 868, making it a reliable choice for those following patterns that specify these common industry standards.