I know it's just acrylic yarn, but it's the softest acrylic yarn at a low price that I've found. It's not a good yarn for beginners to use because it separates more easily than other (cheaper) yarns, but for intermediate and advanced crocheters and knitters it's great. It has a nice sheen to it and it shows great stitch definition. The wrapper recommends a size H hook, but for some projects I prefer a G hook with this yarn, since it's on the lighter end of worsted weight yarn.