Made from cotton fabric pieces that would otherwise be discarded when fabric is cut to produce tee-shirts, our Recycled Cotton yarn reduces waste and conserves resources; These clippings are sorted by color, minimizing the amount of dyeing needed for the final yarn; The sorted cotton fiber is then blended with acrylic for enhanced performance; We have created exclusive shades by blending colors to create beautiful, unique heathers and tweeds; 72-Percent Recycled Cotton, 24-Percent Acrylic, 2-Percent Other Fiber; Spun from soft recycled cotton, this yarn is perfect for baby clothes, lightweight garments, and even washcloths; Machine wash; Initial water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F; Dry Clean, any solvent; No bleach product may be used; A machine dryer may not be used; Item may not be smoothed or finished with an iron; Weight Category: 4 Medium: Worsted-weight, Afghan, Aran Yarn; 3-1/20-Ounce (100 g), 185 yd (169 m); Each skein measures approximately 6 by 2-1/2 by 2-1/2-Inch