The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 280 is a versatile embroidery thread crafted from 100% extra-long staple cotton. Each 8-meter skein weighs 10 grams and consists of six individual strands, allowing you to easily separate the fibers to adjust the thickness of your stitches. This thread is designed for a variety of needlework projects, including cross stitch on different fabric counts, freestyle embroidery, and canvas work. Because of its composition, it provides a consistent finish for counted thread embroidery, making it a reliable choice for those who need a color equivalent to DMC 704.