The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 257 is a versatile embroidery floss designed for a variety of needlework projects. Made from 100% extra-long staple cotton, this thread provides a smooth finish and durability, making it suitable for cross stitch on different fabric counts, freestyle embroidery, canvas work, and counted thread techniques. Each 8-meter skein weighs 10 grams and consists of 6 individual strands that you can separate depending on the thickness required for your specific design. This particular color is equivalent to DMC 895 and Anchor 1044, allowing you to easily match it with existing patterns or combine it with other brands.