DROPS Muskat knitting yarn is a very fine cotton yarn made of 100% Egyptian mercerized cotton. The yarn is spun from multiple thin strands, which makes it extremely strong and durable, has a fine shine and great shape stability. It has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 951032), Standard 100, Class I, that means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use and also suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3). Machine wash is possible on a gentle cycle at 40°C. Dry flat. Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows.