Egyptian Cotton

What is Egyptian cotton?

Egyptian cotton bed sheets have been a sign of luxury and pampering for years. In advertising  any of these products made of Egyptian cotton, and you will find claims of softness, luxuriousness, and high quality.

Egyptian cotton comes from where its name suggests – Egypt. The humid conditions and rich soil in Egypt along the Nile River Valley create the perfect conditions to grow long cotton fibers (also known as staples), and Egyptian cotton falls under the classification of an ELS (extra-long staple) cotton. These yarns are soft and lustrous yet are very strong and durable. 


Another property of Egyptian cotton that makes it high quality is its ability to absorb liquid. This ability allows it to soak in dyes that give the final product very vibrant color that lasts longer than some other cotton products. 

The next thing to look for is thread count. Thread count is simply how many threads of cotton are woven lengthwise and widthwise into an inch of fabric. A good quality thread count of any cotton usually starts at about 200. Since Egyptian cotton is softer and more durable than others, a 200 count sheet set made of Egyptian cotton will be of better quality than a 200 count sheet set made from many other types of cotton. The Egyptian cotton sheets should be softer and more comfortable. They will also most likely be more expensive. As the thread count gets higher the quality of the fabric also rises. 

Egyptian cotton is used to make a variety of high quality, durable products. which include comforters, duvet covers, children's bedding as well as sheets and pillowcases. If you are looking to add a little luxury to your cotton products, perhaps Egyptian cotton is the way to go!

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