DMC Retors Mat Cotton (Art. 89) is a low-sheen cotton yarn made for tapestry canvas, needlepoint, and decorative stitching on firm grounds. This 10 m (10.9 yd) skein in colour 2444 uses five inseparable strands to create flat stitches with strong coverage and clear edges. Work it in half cross-stitch or longstitch, and avoid separating the strands to keep the intended texture, coverage, and stitch control.