The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 18 is a versatile embroidery thread crafted from 100% Egyptian cotton. This material uses extra-long staple fibers to ensure a smooth finish and lasting durability, making it a reliable choice for cross stitch, freestyle embroidery, and canvas work. Each skein provides 8 meters of thread composed of six individual plies that you can easily separate depending on the thickness required for your specific project. Designed for longevity, the thread is colorfast and can be washed at temperatures up to 90°C or dry cleaned without losing its vibrancy. This particular hue is equivalent to DMC 666 and Anchor 46, allowing you to easily match it with existing patterns or combine it with other brands for counted thread embroidery.