Egyptian cotton
Also known as: Egyptian Cotton, Giza cotton
Extra-long-staple premium cotton from the Nile Delta — renowned for softness, sheen and tensile strength.
Description
Egyptian cotton is traditionally grown in the Nile Delta and belongs to the group of extra-long-staple cottons (Gossypium barbadense). Fibre length is 35–45 mm, well above standard cotton at 22–28 mm. The most famous variety is Giza (e.g. Giza 45, Giza 87, Giza 94).
Textiles made from Egyptian cotton are exceptionally soft, lustrous, durable and low-linting. They are used for premium bed linen, shirts, towels and bathrobes. Because output is limited (less than 1 % of world production), prices are high — and the term is often misused. The Cotton Egypt Association issues an official quality seal identifying genuine Egyptian material.
- Very fine, silky hand with subtle sheen
- High tensile strength thanks to long staple
- Ideal for high-thread-count percale and sateen bed linen
- Beware of misuse — look for the Cotton Egypt logo
Properties
| Fibre type | Extra-long-staple cotton (35–45 mm) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nile Delta, Egypt |
| Property | Soft, lustrous, very tensile |
| Application | Premium bed linen, shirts, bathrobes |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Ägyptische Baumwolle Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%84gyptische_Baumwolle
- Cotton Egypt Association cottonegyptassociation.com https://www.cottonegyptassociation.com/
