| Egyptian cotton is as famous as the pyramids of | | | | appearance to the cotton fabrics. The extra long |
| Giza, even in far-flung places. What makes this | | | | staples of Egyptian cotton absorb water very |
| wonder fibre from the land of pharaohs, a | | | | well, and are hence used mainly for making bath |
| preferred choice for apparel makers? | | | | textile products. Fabrics made from Egyptian |
| Cotton is a preferred choice for fabric due to its | | | | cotton are hard, when new. But like wine, quality |
| breathability, comfortability, and feel. Egyptian | | | | of the cotton fabrics improve with age and |
| cotton is very renowned among the cotton fabric | | | | becomes softer with every laundering. This cotton |
| segment. It would be surprising to know that | | | | produces less lint, and hence does not pill after |
| Egyptian cotton is originally from the North | | | | repeated washings like some other fabrics. |
| America. Introduced in Egypt during the nineteenth | | | | Exports of Egyptian cotton are pretty well |
| century, Egyptian cotton gradually developed and | | | | distributed among the developed, and the |
| today has become a favorite material for apparel | | | | developing countries. With regards to developing |
| manufacturers all over the world. | | | | countries, 98% of Egyptian cotton fibres are |
| Cotton of Egypt is renowned for beddings. | | | | being exported to Asian countries. Of this India |
| Generally for ages, thread count was given | | | | constitutes 34%, China and Turkey; 9% each, |
| utmost importance in deciding the quality of | | | | Thailand 7%, and Pakistan by 18%. When |
| beddings. But presently, consumer guidelines | | | | considering Egypts exports to developed |
| suggest that Egyptian cotton is superior to any | | | | countries, EU takes the lead accounting for 56% |
| other. This cotton usually consists of extra long | | | | of the exports. (Source: UNCTAD, Market |
| staple cotton and is used by luxury and up | | | | Information in the commodities area) |
| market brands globally. Egyptian cotton staples | | | | Fashion with cotton: |
| range from 1.5 inches to 2 inches. Their extra long | | | | Clothing made from Egyptian cotton pampers the |
| length which is twice the size of other cotton | | | | body with softness and luxurious feel. Apparels |
| fibres facilitate them to be spun into fine yarns | | | | made from this cotton are infamous for their |
| that are soft, strong and durable in nature. The | | | | durability and soft touch. Cotton is also blended |
| longer staple of Egyptian cotton enables | | | | with other fibres such as polyester for extra |
| continuous fibres when making threads or yarns. | | | | strength, or wrinkle resistance. Mixing cotton with |
| The yarn is smaller is diameter, but stronger, | | | | silk fibres gives it sheen, but loses some |
| comparatively over others. Smaller yarn implies | | | | breathability. Hundred percent pure cotton is a |
| more thread count for a square inch, which will | | | | miracle fabric, and is completely natural. Checked |
| result in stronger fabrics that are light weight and | | | | patterns have popularity in country areas, while |
| posses good breathability. | | | | stripes took over the metropolitan and city areas. |
| Gift of the Nile Valley: | | | | Due to its luxurious feel and qualities, Egyptian |
| Egypt has perfect conditions for cotton cultivation. | | | | cotton is rightly considered as King Cotton. The |
| The moist and rich soil from the River Nile gives | | | | country will retain its crown of glory for the years |
| toughness, comfort, durability, and richness in | | | | to come, in future too! |