The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 172 is a versatile embroidery thread designed for a variety of needlework projects. Made from 100% extra-long staple cotton, this 8-meter skein consists of 6 individual strands that you can separate depending on the thickness required for your design. Its color is equivalent to DMC 747 and Anchor 158, making it easy to integrate into existing patterns. This thread is well-suited for cross stitch on different fabric counts, as well as freestyle embroidery and canvas work. Because of the long-staple fibers, the 10g skein provides a smooth finish and consistent tension, which is helpful for anyone practicing counted thread embroidery.