Made in Italy, PHIL PIMA is composed of 51% PIMA cotton from Peru, this rare variety is considered the best cotton in the world. PHIL PIMA offers exceptional length and incredible comfort thanks to its soft and flexible yarn, ideal for midseason. The main advantages of PHIL PIMA are its PIMA cotton and its durability over time. This yarn is knitted with size 5 needles and you will need 10 skeins for a size 42 and 4 skeins for a size 3 months. Did you know? PIMA cotton, nicknamed "The Silk of South America", is a rare and noble material and is recognized as the best cotton in the world. 50-gram skein, approximately 100 meters. 10 skeins for a size 42. Sample 10x10 cm: 17 stitches x 26 rows – Needle size 5. See all the patterns made with this PHIL PIMA. Care advice: Machine washable but only on a delicate cycle, with a maximum spin of 400 spins. However, be cautious and check with a knitted swatch if your machine's program is suitable for delicate materials. Otherwise, it is preferable to gently handwash your knitted model in cold water. Wash with similar colours - Use very little detergent. Tumble drying is not allowed, dry flat in the air. Iron at medium temperature with a protective cloth between the iron and the material.