The Luca-S Stranded Cotton in shade 256 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 for cross stitch on different fabric counts, freestyle embroidery, and canvas work. Each 8-meter skein consists of 6 individual strands, allowing you to separate the threads to adjust the thickness of your stitches according to your specific design needs. This particular color is equivalent to DMC 986 and Anchor 246, making it a reliable choice for those following established patterns or blending colors in counted thread embroidery.