Natural fibres
Long-fibre cotton
Also known as: Long-staple Cotton
Cotton with fibre lengths above approx. 28 mm — finer, softer and more durable than standard cotton.
Description
Long-fibre cotton refers to fibres with a length between roughly 28 and 34 mm. It falls into the US “long staple” classification and comes from varieties such as US Pima, Supima or better Upland cotton. Growing areas include California, Arizona, Peru and Australia.
Longer fibres can be spun into finer, smoother and stronger yarns because fewer fibre ends protrude from the surface. Fabrics feel silkier, have a slight sheen and pill much less. Long-fibre cotton is the standard for premium polo shirts, high-quality bed linen and towels.
- Finer yarns with a smoother surface
- Less pilling, silkier hand
- Higher price than standard cotton
- Basis for brands such as Pima or Supima
Properties
| Staple length | ≈ 28–34 mm |
|---|---|
| Varieties | US Pima, Supima, premium Upland |
| Application | Polo shirts, bed linen, towels |
| Property | Less pilling, smooth hand |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Supima Cotton supima.com https://supima.com/
- Wikipedia: Baumwolle (Faserlängen) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baumwolle
