The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 442 is a versatile embroidery thread made from 100% extra-long staple cotton. Each 8-meter skein weighs 10 grams and consists of six individual strands that you can separate depending on the thickness required for your project. This specific color is equivalent to DMC 3862, making it easy to match with existing patterns. Because of its composition, the thread is well-suited for a variety of needlework, including cross stitch, freestyle embroidery, canvas work, and counted thread embroidery. It provides a consistent texture and strength that helps you achieve clean, precise stitches across different fabric types.