DROPS Cotton Light is a lovely soft yarn made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester micro. The micro fibres are thinner than silk strands and they do not take up moisture, this combined with cotton, gives both summer and winter garments that breathable feeling along with high durability and good shape stability.DROPS Cotton Light is also the perfect yarn for children's garments, as it is machine washable and comes in a wide variety of fun and vibrant colours. The yarn is spun from multiple strands which gives a smooth and even stitch definition.Please note, if you intend to use this yarn to crochet, that it tends to split due to the strands smooth and silky character. Brand: DropsYarn Weight: DKBlend: 50% Cotton, 50% PolyesterNeedle Size: 4.00mmBall Weight: 50gYarn Length: 105m (114 yds)Tension: 21 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm square Care Instructions: Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Dry Flat Oeko-Tex® Certified