Egyptian Giza cotton, the best cotton?
In the world of luxury linens, Egyptian cotton is the top fabric for bedding and bath linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to exacting specifications in a unique and fertile climate; When ready for harvest, each boll is carefully hand-picked from the cotton plant to protect the integrity of the fiber. The result is the strongest, softest, most beautiful cotton on Earth that delivers the ultimate look, feel, and performance.
What is special about Egyptian cotton?
Egyptian cotton fibers are unique among all varieties of cotton. Egyptian cotton is grown under specific geographical and climatic conditions of heat, sun, humidity and rich soil. This makes the Egyptian cotton fiber longer, stronger and more durable. This long staple (LS) and extra long staple (ELS) Egyptian cotton produces a finer yarn, smaller in diameter but stronger than other cottons.
This fine, long-staple yarn is woven into a fabric with proportionally more threads per square inch of material (high thread count) for a softer, more luxurious feel.
Why Choose Egyptian Cotton Bedding?
With a finer thread count, Egyptian cotton fabric is denser and often has a higher thread count than standard cotton sheets. At the same time, Egyptian cotton is more luxurious, stronger and lighter. Pure Egyptian cotton breathes exceptionally well; a set of Egyptian cotton sheets or a cotton bedspread will be extremely comfortable, while Egyptian cotton towels are wonderfully absorbent.
The sustainability of Egyptian cotton
Fine Egyptian cotton is a true heirloom linen; it gets better with age and becomes more comfortable the more you use it. The feel of Egyptian cotton bedding definitely improves with age, and unlike regular cotton sheets that wear out, you’ll appreciate it more and more with time and use. If properly cared for, fine linen bedding made from Egyptian cotton can last for decades. When shopping for luxury bedding or bath towels, look for products labeled « Egyptian cotton » and the words « long staple cotton » or « extra long staple cotton. » This helps ensure that the towels and sheet sets you buy are made from genuine Egyptian cotton.
