Adriafil are a well established Italian Yarn Company. They have been spinning in Rimini, Italy for over 100 years. They produce a variety of yarns, including yarns with a strong eco-friendly ethos such as Fenice, recycled cotton. Fenice DK is an ecological yarn which is produced using minimal environmenal impact. 80% of the yarn for example uses recycled cotton. The yarn is also produced in Italy, reducing the number of airmiles the yarn travels in production. The fabric the yarn creates is a 'vintage denim style'. Perfect for summer knits and crochet projects. Yarn weight DK/4ply Composition 80% recylced cotton, 15% cottong and 5% other fibres. Ball weight 50g Meterage 155 meters Recommended needles 3.5 - 4,mm Gauge 23 - 27 stitches for 10 cm square Care instructions hand wash only.