The KABATANI MACRAME STRING - TWIST is made of 100% cotton (made from recycled yarn). It is 3 mm thick and comes in several colors. The yarn used for production gives the string a rustic look. It is a very high quality string. The cord is loosely twisted from 60 strings. It is easy to comb and very pleasant to work with. It is prefect for making home decor, bags, baskets and macrame projects.