Pima is an extra long staple cotton grown in the United States (Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico), Peru, Australia and Israel. The length of its fibres can vary from 35 mm. (1 3/8 in.) up to 40-42 mm. Fabrics and Continue reading Pima and Supima Cotton
Egyptian cotton is a quite vague term today. In the strict sense, it’s a long and extra long staple cotton grown in Egypt – in the relatively small area around the mouth of the Nile. However, some brands use this Continue reading Egyptian Cotton
Sea Island is a very rare cotton variety grown in the Caribbean Islands (West Indies). The share of Sea Island cotton in total cotton production is about 0,0004%. It has extra long fibres (45-50 mm), and it’s very expensive. However, Continue reading Sea Island Cotton
Any fabric consists of warp and weft yarns. Weft ones are located perpendicular to warp ones. Yarns can be 1-ply, 2-ply, 3-ply and even 4-ply (very rarely). 2-ply means that each yarn (thread) consists of two yarns tightly twisted together. Continue reading 2-ply and 3-ply fabrics